Northshore Christian Grammar School vs Shorehaven Primary 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.
Northshore Christian Grammar School
Alkimos · Independent combined · PP-12
776 students · ICSEA 1046
Shorehaven Primary School
Alkimos · Government primary · K-6
778 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Northshore Christian Grammar School Alkimos WA | Shorehaven Primary School Alkimos WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 172 | #393 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #579 of 1,259 | #3543 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 776 | 778 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 384 | 382 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +248% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.9 | 44.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 26.3 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Alkimos 6038 | Alkimos 6038 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northshore.wa.edu.au/ | www.facebook.com/people/Shorehaven-Primary-School/100063943504309/ |
The verdict
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 38.4).
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.5).
- •Shorehaven Primary School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 776.
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School is a independent school while Shorehaven Primary School is a government 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 Northshore Christian Grammar School better than Shorehaven Primary School?
On the Success Index, Northshore Christian Grammar School ranks higher (53.5 vs 38.4 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 Northshore Christian Grammar School and Shorehaven Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Alkimos and Alkimos in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northshore Christian Grammar School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shorehaven Primary School has 16.5.
How do Northshore Christian Grammar School and Shorehaven Primary School rank in WA?
Northshore Christian Grammar School is 57th of 172 and Shorehaven Primary School is 393rd of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.