Burns Beach Primary School vs Francis Jordan Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 983 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burns Beach Primary School
Burns Beach · Government primary · K-6
425 students · ICSEA 1074
Francis Jordan Catholic School
Currambine · Catholic primary · PP-6
319 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Burns Beach Primary School Burns Beach WA | Francis Jordan Catholic School Currambine WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 583 | #132 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1246 of 4,908 | #1430 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 425 | 319 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 218 | 169 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burns Beach 6028 | Currambine 6028 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnsbeachps.wa.edu.au | www.fjcs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Burns Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 65.4).
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burns Beach Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 319.
- •Burns Beach Primary School is a government school while Francis Jordan Catholic 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 Burns Beach Primary School better than Francis Jordan Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Burns Beach Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 65.4 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 Burns Beach Primary School and Francis Jordan Catholic School?
About 983 m in a straight line, between Burns Beach and Currambine in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burns Beach Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Francis Jordan Catholic School has 15.6.
How do Burns Beach Primary School and Francis Jordan Catholic School rank in WA?
Burns Beach Primary School is 108th of 583 and Francis Jordan Catholic School is 132nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.