Beechboro Primary School vs South Hedland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1302 km 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
South Hedland Primary School
South Hedland · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 815
| Measure | Beechboro Primary School Beechboro WA | South Hedland Primary School South Hedland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #555 of 583 | #498 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4762 of 4,908 | #4409 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 273 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 142 | 146 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 813 | 815 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 54% |
| Suburb | Beechboro 6063 | South Hedland 6722 |
| Council area | Swan | Port Hedland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5696 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5553 |
The verdict
- •South Hedland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.3 vs 20.3).
- •South Hedland Primary School has the higher ICSEA (815 vs 813), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beechboro Primary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 265.
- •South Hedland Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 South Hedland Primary School?
On the Success Index, South Hedland Primary School ranks higher (26.3 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 Primary School and South Hedland Primary School?
About 1302 km in a straight line, between Beechboro and South Hedland in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechboro Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Hedland Primary School has 14.7.
How do Beechboro Primary School and South Hedland Primary School rank in WA?
Beechboro Primary School is 555th of 583 and South Hedland Primary School is 498th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.