Beechboro Primary School vs Kiara College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 843 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beechboro Primary School
Beechboro · Government primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 813
Kiara College
Kiara · Government high school · 7-12
620 students · ICSEA 804
| Measure | Beechboro Primary School Beechboro WA | Kiara College Kiara WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #555 of 583 | #138 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4762 of 4,908 | #1462 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 273 | 620 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 142 | 248 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 813 | 804 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 30.2 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 28% |
| Suburb | Beechboro 6063 | Kiara 6054 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5696 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4112 |
The verdict
- •Beechboro Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (20.3 vs 14.7).
- •Beechboro Primary School has the higher ICSEA (813 vs 804), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kiara College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Kiara College is the larger school with 620 students compared with 273.
- •Kiara College has grown faster over five years (27% vs -21%).
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 Primary School better than Kiara College?
On the Success Index, Beechboro Primary School ranks higher (20.3 vs 14.7 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 Primary School and Kiara College?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Beechboro and Kiara in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechboro Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kiara College has 12.8.
How do Beechboro Primary School and Kiara College rank in WA?
Beechboro Primary School is 555th of 583 and Kiara College is 138th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.