City Beach Primary School vs Rossmoyne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 15 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
Rossmoyne Primary School
Rossmoyne · Government primary · PP-6
407 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | City Beach Primary School City Beach WA | Rossmoyne Primary School Rossmoyne WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 583 | #48 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #403 of 4,908 | #697 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 163 | 407 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 79 | 200 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | City Beach 6015 | Rossmoyne 6148 |
| Council area | Cambridge | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | citybeachps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5405 |
The verdict
- •City Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 73.4).
- •City Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •City Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.4).
- •Rossmoyne Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 163.
- •Rossmoyne Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% 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 Rossmoyne Primary School?
On the Success Index, City Beach Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 73.4 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 Rossmoyne Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between City Beach and Rossmoyne 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 Rossmoyne Primary School has 17.4.
How do City Beach Primary School and Rossmoyne Primary School rank in WA?
City Beach Primary School is 21st of 583 and Rossmoyne Primary School is 48th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.