Eddystone Primary School vs Edgewater Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eddystone Primary School
Heathridge · Government primary · K-6
322 students · ICSEA 1013
Edgewater Primary School
Edgewater · Government primary · K-6
414 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Eddystone Primary School Heathridge WA | Edgewater Primary School Edgewater WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #166 of 583 | #225 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1678 of 4,908 | #2178 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 322 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 151 | 213 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Heathridge 6027 | Edgewater 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eddystoneps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5657 |
The verdict
- •Eddystone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.7 vs 56.8).
- •Edgewater Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eddystone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.6).
- •Edgewater Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 322.
- •Eddystone Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -2%).
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 Eddystone Primary School better than Edgewater Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eddystone Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 56.8 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 Eddystone Primary School and Edgewater Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Heathridge and Edgewater in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eddystone Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Edgewater Primary School has 17.6.
How do Eddystone Primary School and Edgewater Primary School rank in WA?
Eddystone Primary School is 166th of 583 and Edgewater Primary School is 225th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.