Applecross Primary School vs St Benedict's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 860 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Applecross Primary School
Applecross · Government primary · K-6
571 students · ICSEA 1155
St Benedict's School
Applecross · Catholic primary · PP-6
336 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Applecross Primary School Applecross WA | St Benedict's School Applecross WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 583 | #11 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #532 of 4,908 | #305 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 571 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 279 | 156 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Applecross 6153 | Applecross 6153 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5010 | stbenedicts.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 75.0).
- •Applecross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1152), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Benedict's School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.8).
- •Applecross Primary School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 336.
- •Applecross Primary School is a government school while St Benedict's School is a catholic 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 Applecross Primary School better than St Benedict's School?
On the Success Index, St Benedict's School ranks higher (78.3 vs 75.0 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 Applecross Primary School and St Benedict's School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Applecross and Applecross in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Applecross Primary School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's School has 15.3.
How do Applecross Primary School and St Benedict's School rank in WA?
Applecross Primary School is 32nd of 583 and St Benedict's School is 11th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.