Beckenham Primary School vs Gibbs Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Gibbs Street Primary School
East Cannington · Government primary · K-6
602 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Beckenham Primary School Beckenham WA | Gibbs Street Primary School East Cannington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 583 | #209 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3020 of 4,908 | #2045 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 391 | 602 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 184 | 293 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 33.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Beckenham 6107 | East Cannington 6107 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beckenhamps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5540 |
The verdict
- •Gibbs Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 45.8).
- •Gibbs Street Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beckenham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.0).
- •Gibbs Street Primary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 391.
- •Gibbs Street Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Gibbs Street Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gibbs Street Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 45.8 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 Beckenham Primary School and Gibbs Street Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and East Cannington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beckenham Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gibbs Street Primary School has 17.0.
How do Beckenham Primary School and Gibbs Street Primary School rank in WA?
Beckenham Primary School is 333rd of 583 and Gibbs Street Primary School is 209th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.