Beaconsfield Primary School vs North Beach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconsfield Primary School
Beaconsfield · Government primary · K-6
551 students · ICSEA 1090
North Beach Primary School
North Beach · Government primary · K-6
417 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Beaconsfield Primary School Beaconsfield WA | North Beach Primary School North Beach WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 583 | #150 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #544 of 4,908 | #1560 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 551 | 417 |
| Girls / boys | 269 / 282 | 192 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 6162 | North Beach 6020 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaconsfieldps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5199 |
The verdict
- •Beaconsfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 63.9).
- •North Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •Beaconsfield Primary School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 417.
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 7%).
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 Beaconsfield Primary School better than North Beach Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beaconsfield Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 63.9 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 Beaconsfield Primary School and North Beach Primary School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and North Beach in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Beach Primary School has 16.6.
How do Beaconsfield Primary School and North Beach Primary School rank in WA?
Beaconsfield Primary School is 33rd of 583 and North Beach Primary School is 150th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.