Beaconsfield Primary School vs Winterfold Primary 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.
Beaconsfield Primary School
Beaconsfield · Government primary · K-6
551 students · ICSEA 1090
Winterfold Primary School
Beaconsfield · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Beaconsfield Primary School Beaconsfield WA | Winterfold Primary School Beaconsfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 583 | #186 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #544 of 4,908 | #1849 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 551 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 269 / 282 | 147 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 6162 | Beaconsfield 6162 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaconsfieldps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5009 |
The verdict
- •Beaconsfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 61.0).
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
- •Beaconsfield Primary School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 321.
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -10%).
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 Winterfold Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beaconsfield Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 61.0 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 Beaconsfield Primary School and Winterfold Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Beaconsfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Winterfold Primary School has 16.2.
How do Beaconsfield Primary School and Winterfold Primary School rank in WA?
Beaconsfield Primary School is 33rd of 583 and Winterfold Primary School is 186th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.