Eglinton Beach Primary School vs St James' Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eglinton Beach Primary School
Eglinton · Government primary · K-6
288 students · ICSEA 1020
St James' Anglican School
Alkimos · Independent combined · PP-12
1,137 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Eglinton Beach Primary School Eglinton WA | St James' Anglican School Alkimos WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #213 of 583 | #66 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2095 of 4,908 | #629 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 288 | 1,137 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 144 | 568 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 77.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 46.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Eglinton 6034 | Alkimos 6038 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eglintonbeachps.wa.edu.au/ | www.stjames.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Eglinton Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 51.3).
- •St James' Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eglinton Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.6).
- •St James' Anglican School is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 288.
- •Eglinton Beach Primary School is a government school while St James' Anglican School 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 Eglinton Beach Primary School better than St James' Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Eglinton Beach Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 51.3 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 Eglinton Beach Primary School and St James' Anglican School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Eglinton and Alkimos in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eglinton Beach Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James' Anglican School has 14.6.
How do Eglinton Beach Primary School and St James' Anglican School rank in WA?
Eglinton Beach Primary School is 213th of 583 and St James' Anglican School is 66th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.