Beenyup Primary School vs Court Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beenyup Primary School
Byford · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 961
Court Grammar School
Mundijong · Independent combined · PP-12
1,022 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Beenyup Primary School Byford WA | Court Grammar School Mundijong WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #471 of 583 | #98 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4193 of 4,908 | #795 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 340 | 1,022 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 161 | 481 / 541 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 44 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +102% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 72.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 35.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Mundijong 6123 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beenyupps.wa.edu.au/ | www.cgs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Court Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 29.0).
- •Court Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Court Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Court Grammar School is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 340.
- •Beenyup Primary School has grown faster over five years (102% vs 61%).
- •Beenyup Primary School is a government school while Court Grammar School 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 Beenyup Primary School better than Court Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Court Grammar School ranks higher (43.6 vs 29.0 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 Beenyup Primary School and Court Grammar School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Byford and Mundijong in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beenyup Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Court Grammar School has 14.2.
How do Beenyup Primary School and Court Grammar School rank in WA?
Beenyup Primary School is 471st of 583 and Court Grammar School is 98th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.