North Beach Primary School vs St Mary's Anglican Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Beach Primary School
North Beach · Government primary · K-6
417 students · ICSEA 1091
St Mary's Anglican Girls' School
Karrinyup · Independent combined · PP-12
1,483 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | North Beach Primary School North Beach WA | St Mary's Anglican Girls' School Karrinyup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 583 | #13 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1560 of 4,908 | #152 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 417 | 1,483 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 225 | 1,483 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 185 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 170 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 162.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 84.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | North Beach 6020 | Karrinyup 6018 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5199 | www.stmarys.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Anglican Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 63.9).
- •St Mary's Anglican Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Anglican Girls' School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 16.6).
- •St Mary's Anglican Girls' School is the larger school with 1,483 students compared with 417.
- •North Beach Primary School is a government school while St Mary's Anglican Girls' 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 North Beach Primary School better than St Mary's Anglican Girls' School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Anglican Girls' School ranks higher (77.2 vs 63.9 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 North Beach Primary School and St Mary's Anglican Girls' School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between North Beach and Karrinyup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Beach Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Anglican Girls' School has 9.1.
How do North Beach Primary School and St Mary's Anglican Girls' School rank in WA?
North Beach Primary School is 150th of 583 and St Mary's Anglican Girls' School is 13th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.