Burns Beach Primary School vs Yerecoin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 109 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
Yerecoin Primary School
Yerecoin · Government primary · K-6
14 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Burns Beach Primary School Burns Beach WA | Yerecoin Primary School Yerecoin WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1246 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 425 | 14 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 218 | 9 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 2.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Burns Beach 6028 | Yerecoin 6571 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Victoria Plains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | burnsbeachps.wa.edu.au | yerecoinps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yerecoin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 67.5).
- •Burns Beach Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 14.
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 Yerecoin Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yerecoin Primary School ranks higher (74.6 vs 67.5 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 Yerecoin Primary School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Burns Beach and Yerecoin in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Burns Beach Primary School and Yerecoin Primary School rank in WA?
Burns Beach Primary School is 108th of 583 and Yerecoin Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.