Beaumaris Primary School vs Ocean Reef Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaumaris Primary School
Ocean Reef · Government primary · K-6
516 students · ICSEA 1070
Ocean Reef Primary School
Ocean Reef · Government primary · K-6
192 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Beaumaris Primary School Ocean Reef WA | Ocean Reef Primary School Ocean Reef WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #272 of 583 | #274 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2519 of 4,908 | #2537 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 516 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 281 | 95 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ocean Reef 6027 | Ocean Reef 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5720 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5695 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (52.5 vs 52.3).
- •Beaumaris Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ocean Reef Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.4).
- •Beaumaris Primary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 192.
- •Ocean Reef Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -34%).
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 Beaumaris Primary School better than Ocean Reef 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 Beaumaris Primary School and Ocean Reef Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ocean Reef and Ocean Reef in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaumaris Primary School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ocean Reef Primary School has 16.7.
How do Beaumaris Primary School and Ocean Reef Primary School rank in WA?
Beaumaris Primary School is 272nd of 583 and Ocean Reef Primary School is 274th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.