Beckenham Primary School vs Communicare Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 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
Communicare Academy
Kenwick · Independent special · 7-12
70 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Beckenham Primary School Beckenham WA | Communicare Academy Kenwick WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3020 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 391 | 70 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 184 | 33 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Beckenham 6107 | Kenwick 6107 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beckenhamps.wa.edu.au/ | www.communicare.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Beckenham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Communicare Academy has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 14.7).
- •Beckenham Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 70.
- •Beckenham Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -17%).
- •Beckenham Primary School is a government school while Communicare Academy is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Communicare Academy?
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 Communicare Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Kenwick in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beckenham Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Communicare Academy has 5.8.
How do Beckenham Primary School and Communicare Academy rank in WA?
Beckenham Primary School is 333rd of 583 and Communicare Academy is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.