Christ the King School vs Our Lady of the Cape Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 181 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King School
Beaconsfield · Catholic primary · PP-6
304 students · ICSEA 1069
Our Lady of the Cape Primary School
Dunsborough · Catholic primary · PP-6
331 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Christ the King School Beaconsfield WA | Our Lady of the Cape Primary School Dunsborough WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 583 | #181 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #724 of 4,908 | #1816 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 304 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 164 | 155 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 6162 | Dunsborough 6281 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ctk.wa.edu.au | www.ladyofcape.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christ the King School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 61.3).
- •Our Lady of the Cape Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ the King School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.2).
- •Our Lady of the Cape Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 304.
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 Christ the King School better than Our Lady of the Cape Primary School?
On the Success Index, Christ the King School ranks higher (73.1 vs 61.3 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 Christ the King School and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Dunsborough in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School has 16.2.
How do Christ the King School and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School rank in WA?
Christ the King School is 51st of 583 and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School is 181st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.