Beckenham Primary School vs Bremer Bay Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 413 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beckenham Primary School
Beckenham · Government primary · K-6
391 students · ICSEA 992
Bremer Bay Primary School
Bremer Bay · Government primary · K-6
36 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Beckenham Primary School Beckenham WA | Bremer Bay Primary School Bremer Bay WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3020 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 391 | 36 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 184 | 17 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 3% |
| Suburb | Beckenham 6107 | Bremer Bay 6338 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Jerramungup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | beckenhamps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5060 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.8 vs 46.4).
- •Bremer Bay Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.7).
- •Beckenham Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 36.
- •Bremer Bay Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -4%).
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 Beckenham Primary School better than Bremer Bay 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 Beckenham Primary School and Bremer Bay Primary School?
About 413 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Bremer Bay in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beckenham Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bremer Bay Primary School has 7.8.
How do Beckenham Primary School and Bremer Bay Primary School rank in WA?
Beckenham Primary School is 333rd of 583 and Bremer Bay Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.