Beckenham Primary School vs Rehoboth Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 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
Rehoboth Christian College
Kenwick · Independent combined · PP-12
1,009 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Beckenham Primary School Beckenham WA | Rehoboth Christian College Kenwick WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 583 | #17 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #3020 of 4,908 | #205 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 391 | 1,009 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 184 | 508 / 501 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 74 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 70 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 88.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 62.3 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beckenham 6107 | Kenwick 6107 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beckenhamps.wa.edu.au/ | www.rehoboth.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rehoboth Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 45.8).
- •Rehoboth Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rehoboth Christian College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.7).
- •Rehoboth Christian College is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 391.
- •Rehoboth Christian College has grown faster over five years (38% vs -4%).
- •Beckenham Primary School is a government school while Rehoboth Christian College 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 Rehoboth Christian College?
On the Success Index, Rehoboth Christian College ranks higher (73.5 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 Rehoboth Christian College?
About 2.1 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 Rehoboth Christian College has 11.4.
How do Beckenham Primary School and Rehoboth Christian College rank in WA?
Beckenham Primary School is 333rd of 583 and Rehoboth Christian College is 17th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.