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City Beach Primary School vs Floreat Park Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCity Beach Primary School
City Beach WA
Floreat Park Primary School
Floreat WA
Success Index
77
Top 10%
73
Top 25%
State rank (type)#21 of 583#50 of 583
National rank (type)#403 of 4,908#715 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students163571
Girls / boys84 / 79259 / 312
Foundation intake2163
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-15%-8%
ICSEA
Average 1000
11481173
ICSEA percentile95th98th
Top SEA quarter62%69%
Bottom SEA quarter5%2%
Students per teacher14.317.7
Teaching staff (FTE)11.030.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE)5.714.8
Language background other than English43%32%
Indigenous students0%1%
SuburbCity Beach 6015Floreat 6014
Council areaCambridgeCambridge
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitecitybeachps.wa.edu.au/www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5173

The verdict

  • •City Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 73.2).
  • •Floreat Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •City Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.7).
  • •Floreat Park Primary School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 163.
  • •Floreat Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -15%).

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 City Beach Primary School better than Floreat Park Primary School?

On the Success Index, City Beach Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 73.2 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 City Beach Primary School and Floreat Park Primary School?

About 2.5 km in a straight line, between City Beach and Floreat in Western Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

City Beach Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Floreat Park Primary School has 17.7.

How do City Beach Primary School and Floreat Park Primary School rank in WA?

City Beach Primary School is 21st of 583 and Floreat Park Primary School is 50th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.