Beldon Education Support Centre vs Eddystone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beldon Education Support Centre
Beldon · Government special · K-6
75 students · ICSEA 1049
Eddystone Primary School
Heathridge · Government primary · K-6
322 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Beldon Education Support Centre Beldon WA | Eddystone Primary School Heathridge WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #166 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1678 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 75 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 61 | 171 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +56% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Beldon 6027 | Heathridge 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6057 | www.eddystoneps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beldon Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beldon Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 12.5).
- •Eddystone Primary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 75.
- •Beldon Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (56% vs 28%).
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 Beldon Education Support Centre better than Eddystone Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beldon Education Support Centre and Eddystone Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Beldon and Heathridge in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beldon Education Support Centre has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eddystone Primary School has 12.5.
How do Beldon Education Support Centre and Eddystone Primary School rank in WA?
Beldon Education Support Centre is unranked and Eddystone Primary School is 166th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.