Beachlands Primary School vs West Northam Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 376 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beachlands Primary School
Geraldton · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 801
West Northam Primary School
Northam · Government primary · K-6
130 students · ICSEA 803
| Measure | Beachlands Primary School Geraldton WA | West Northam Primary School Northam WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #502 of 583 | #566 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4422 of 4,908 | #4811 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 154 | 130 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 89 | 65 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 801 | 803 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 58% | 48% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Northam 6401 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Northam |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5032 | www.westnortham.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beachlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.1 vs 19.3).
- •West Northam Primary School has the higher ICSEA (803 vs 801), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beachlands Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Beachlands Primary School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 130.
- •Beachlands Primary School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 2%).
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 Beachlands Primary School better than West Northam Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beachlands Primary School ranks higher (26.1 vs 19.3 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 Beachlands Primary School and West Northam Primary School?
About 376 km in a straight line, between Geraldton and Northam in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beachlands Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Northam Primary School has 12.7.
How do Beachlands Primary School and West Northam Primary School rank in WA?
Beachlands Primary School is 502nd of 583 and West Northam Primary School is 566th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.