Christ the King School vs Port School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 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
Port School
Hamilton Hill · Independent special · 8-12
156 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Christ the King School Beaconsfield WA | Port School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #724 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | 8-12 |
| Students | 304 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 164 | 88 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 31.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 19% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 6162 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctk.wa.edu.au | www.portschool.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Christ the King School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.6).
- •Christ the King School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 156.
- •Christ the King School is a catholic school while Port School is an independent 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 Christ the King School better than Port 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 Christ the King School and Port School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Hamilton Hill 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 Port School has 8.0.
How do Christ the King School and Port School rank in WA?
Christ the King School is 51st of 583 and Port School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.