Beeliar Primary School vs Havenport MSL College
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.
Beeliar Primary School
Beeliar · Government primary · K-6
515 students · ICSEA 1023
Havenport MSL College
Cockburn Central · Independent combined · 3-11
37 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Beeliar Primary School Beeliar WA | Havenport MSL College Cockburn Central WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2256 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 3-11 |
| Students | 515 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 241 / 274 | 19 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +54% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Beeliar 6164 | Cockburn Central 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beeliarps.wa.edu.au/ | www.havenportmsl.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Beeliar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 43.6).
- •Beeliar Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Havenport MSL College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.0).
- •Beeliar Primary School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 37.
- •Havenport MSL College has grown faster over five years (54% vs 20%).
- •Beeliar Primary School is a government school while Havenport MSL 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 Beeliar Primary School better than Havenport MSL College?
On the Success Index, Beeliar Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 43.6 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 Beeliar Primary School and Havenport MSL College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Beeliar and Cockburn Central in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beeliar Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Havenport MSL College has 11.6.
How do Beeliar Primary School and Havenport MSL College rank in WA?
Beeliar Primary School is 238th of 583 and Havenport MSL College is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.