Holy Spirit School vs The Japanese School in Perth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit School
City Beach · Catholic primary · PP-6
188 students · ICSEA 1163
The Japanese School in Perth
City Beach · Independent combined · 1-9
39 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Holy Spirit School City Beach WA | The Japanese School in Perth City Beach WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #154 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | PP-6 | 1-9 |
| Students | 188 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 96 | 17 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 2.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | City Beach 6015 | City Beach 6015 |
| Council area | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyspirit.wa.edu.au | jsp.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 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Japanese School in Perth has fewer students per teacher (2.9 vs 16.5).
- •Holy Spirit School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 39.
- •Holy Spirit School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 18%).
- •Holy Spirit School is a catholic 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 Holy Spirit School better than The Japanese School in Perth?
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 Holy Spirit School and The Japanese School in Perth?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between City Beach and City Beach in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Japanese School in Perth has 2.9.
How do Holy Spirit School and The Japanese School in Perth rank in WA?
Holy Spirit School is 7th of 583 and The Japanese School in Perth is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.