Ardross Primary School vs St Benedict's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 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
St Benedict's School
Applecross · Catholic primary · PP-6
336 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Ardross Primary School Ardross WA | St Benedict's School Applecross WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 583 | #11 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #372 of 4,908 | #305 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 448 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 233 | 156 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ardross 6153 | Applecross 6153 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ardrossps.wa.edu.au/ | stbenedicts.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.4 vs 78.3).
- •St Benedict's School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1149), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Benedict's School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.9).
- •Ardross Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 336.
- •Ardross Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -2%).
- •Ardross 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 Ardross Primary School better than St Benedict's 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 St Benedict's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ardross and Applecross in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ardross Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's School has 15.3.
How do Ardross Primary School and St Benedict's School rank in WA?
Ardross Primary School is 20th of 583 and St Benedict's School is 11th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.