City Beach Primary School vs Holy Spirit School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
City Beach Primary School
City Beach · Government primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1148
Holy Spirit School
City Beach · Catholic primary · PP-6
188 students · ICSEA 1163
| Measure | City Beach Primary School City Beach WA | Holy Spirit School City Beach WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 583 | #7 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #403 of 4,908 | #154 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 163 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 79 | 92 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1163 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | City Beach 6015 | City Beach 6015 |
| Council area | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | citybeachps.wa.edu.au/ | www.holyspirit.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit School scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 76.8).
- •Holy Spirit School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •City Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.5).
- •Holy Spirit School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 163.
- •Holy Spirit School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -15%).
- •City Beach Primary School is a government school while Holy Spirit School is a catholic 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 City Beach Primary School better than Holy Spirit School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit School ranks higher (80.9 vs 76.8 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 Holy Spirit School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between City Beach and City Beach 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 Holy Spirit School has 16.5.
How do City Beach Primary School and Holy Spirit School rank in WA?
City Beach Primary School is 21st of 583 and Holy Spirit School is 7th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.