Beeliar Primary School vs Mater Christi Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 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
Mater Christi Catholic Primary School
Yangebup · Catholic primary · PP-6
609 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Beeliar Primary School Beeliar WA | Mater Christi Catholic Primary School Yangebup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 583 | #222 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2256 of 4,908 | #2149 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 515 | 609 |
| Girls / boys | 241 / 274 | 320 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beeliar 6164 | Yangebup 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beeliarps.wa.edu.au/ | www.mcps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Christi Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 55.9).
- •Mater Christi Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beeliar Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.7).
- •Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 515.
- •Beeliar Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -2%).
- •Beeliar Primary School is a government school while Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Mater Christi Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mater Christi Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 55.9 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 Mater Christi Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Beeliar and Yangebup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beeliar Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School has 18.7.
How do Beeliar Primary School and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Beeliar Primary School is 238th of 583 and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is 222nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.