City Beach Primary School vs The Japanese School in Perth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 46 m 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
The Japanese School in Perth
City Beach · Independent combined · 1-9
39 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | City Beach Primary School City Beach WA | The Japanese School in Perth City Beach WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #403 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 1-9 |
| Students | 163 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 79 | 17 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 2.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 100% |
| 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/ | jsp.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.8 vs 76.8).
- •City Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Japanese School in Perth has fewer students per teacher (2.9 vs 14.3).
- •City Beach Primary School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 39.
- •The Japanese School in Perth has grown faster over five years (18% vs -15%).
- •City Beach Primary School is a government school while The Japanese School in Perth 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 City Beach Primary School better than The Japanese School in Perth?
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 City Beach Primary School and The Japanese School in Perth?
About 46 m 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 The Japanese School in Perth has 2.9.
How do City Beach Primary School and The Japanese School in Perth rank in WA?
City Beach Primary School is 21st of 583 and The Japanese School in Perth is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.