Burns Beach Primary School vs Joondalup Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.0 km 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
Joondalup Primary School
Joondalup · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Burns Beach Primary School Burns Beach WA | Joondalup Primary School Joondalup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 583 | #310 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1246 of 4,908 | #2825 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 425 | 381 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 218 | 167 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 19.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Burns Beach 6028 | Joondalup 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnsbeachps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5732 |
The verdict
- •Burns Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 48.2).
- •Burns Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burns Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.9).
- •Burns Beach Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 381.
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 Joondalup Primary School?
On the Success Index, Burns Beach Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 48.2 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 Joondalup Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Burns Beach and Joondalup 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 Joondalup Primary School has 16.9.
How do Burns Beach Primary School and Joondalup Primary School rank in WA?
Burns Beach Primary School is 108th of 583 and Joondalup Primary School is 310th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.