Ardross Primary School vs City Beach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ardross Primary School
Ardross · Government primary · K-6
448 students · ICSEA 1149
City Beach Primary School
City Beach · Government primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Ardross Primary School Ardross WA | City Beach Primary School City Beach WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 583 | #21 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #372 of 4,908 | #403 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 448 | 163 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 233 | 84 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ardross 6153 | City Beach 6015 |
| Council area | Melville | Cambridge |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ardrossps.wa.edu.au/ | citybeachps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.4 vs 76.8).
- •Ardross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •City Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.9).
- •Ardross Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 163.
- •Ardross Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -15%).
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 Ardross Primary School better than City Beach Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ardross Primary School and City Beach Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Ardross and City Beach in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ardross Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and City Beach Primary School has 14.3.
How do Ardross Primary School and City Beach Primary School rank in WA?
Ardross Primary School is 20th of 583 and City Beach Primary School is 21st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.