Beechboro Christian School vs South Ballajura Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.3 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
South Ballajura Education Support Centre
Ballajura · Government special · K-6
97 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Beechboro Christian School Bennett Springs WA | South Ballajura Education Support Centre Ballajura WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #935 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 305 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 156 | 14 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 41.5 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bennett Springs 6063 | Ballajura 6066 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beechborocs.wa.edu.au | www.southballajuraps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beechboro Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Ballajura Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 14.7).
- •Beechboro Christian School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 97.
- •South Ballajura Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (70% vs 39%).
- •Beechboro Christian School is a independent school while South Ballajura Education Support Centre 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 South Ballajura Education Support Centre?
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 Beechboro Christian School and South Ballajura Education Support Centre?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bennett Springs and Ballajura in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechboro Christian School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Ballajura Education Support Centre has 5.5.
How do Beechboro Christian School and South Ballajura Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Beechboro Christian School is 79th of 583 and South Ballajura Education Support Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.