Northshore Christian Grammar School vs St James' Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1.9 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
St James' Anglican School
Alkimos · Independent combined · PP-12
1,137 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Northshore Christian Grammar School Alkimos WA | St James' Anglican School Alkimos WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 172 | #66 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #579 of 1,259 | #629 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 776 | 1,137 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 384 | 568 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +248% | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.9 | 77.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 46.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Alkimos 6038 | Alkimos 6038 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northshore.wa.edu.au/ | www.stjames.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 51.3).
- •St James' Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.6).
- •St James' Anglican School is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 776.
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School has grown faster over five years (248% vs 73%).
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 St James' Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Northshore Christian Grammar School ranks higher (53.5 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 Northshore Christian Grammar School and St James' Anglican School?
About 1.9 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 St James' Anglican School has 14.6.
How do Northshore Christian Grammar School and St James' Anglican School rank in WA?
Northshore Christian Grammar School is 57th of 172 and St James' Anglican School is 66th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.