Beechboro Christian School vs Beechboro Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beechboro Christian School
Bennett Springs · Independent primary · PP-6
305 students · ICSEA 1072
Beechboro Primary School
Beechboro · Government primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 813
| Measure | Beechboro Christian School Bennett Springs WA | Beechboro Primary School Beechboro WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 583 | #555 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #935 of 4,908 | #4762 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 305 | 273 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 156 | 131 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 813 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Bennett Springs 6063 | Beechboro 6063 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beechborocs.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5696 |
The verdict
- •Beechboro Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 20.3).
- •Beechboro Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 813), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beechboro Christian School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 273.
- •Beechboro Christian School has grown faster over five years (39% vs -21%).
- •Beechboro Christian School is a independent school while Beechboro Primary School is a government 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 Beechboro Christian School better than Beechboro Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beechboro Christian School ranks higher (70.9 vs 20.3 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 Beechboro Christian School and Beechboro Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bennett Springs and Beechboro in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechboro Christian School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Beechboro Primary School has 14.9.
How do Beechboro Christian School and Beechboro Primary School rank in WA?
Beechboro Christian School is 79th of 583 and Beechboro Primary School is 555th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.