Alkimos Primary School vs St James' Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alkimos Primary School
Alkimos · Government primary · K-6
682 students · ICSEA 988
St James' Anglican School
Alkimos · Independent combined · PP-12
1,137 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Alkimos Primary School Alkimos WA | St James' Anglican School Alkimos WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #397 of 583 | #66 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #3600 of 4,908 | #629 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 682 | 1,137 |
| Girls / boys | 339 / 343 | 568 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 77.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 46.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Alkimos 6038 | Alkimos 6038 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.education.wa.edu.au/ | www.stjames.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St James' Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 37.5).
- •St James' Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James' Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.0).
- •St James' Anglican School is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 682.
- •St James' Anglican School has grown faster over five years (73% vs 9%).
- •Alkimos Primary School is a government school while St James' Anglican School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alkimos Primary School better than St James' Anglican School?
On the Success Index, St James' Anglican School ranks higher (51.3 vs 37.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alkimos Primary School and St James' Anglican School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Alkimos and Alkimos in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkimos Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James' Anglican School has 14.6.
How do Alkimos Primary School and St James' Anglican School rank in WA?
Alkimos Primary School is 397th of 583 and St James' Anglican School is 66th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.