WA · Government Primary
Spearwood Alternative School
Spearwood 6163 · K-6
Spearwood Alternative School is a government primary school in Spearwood, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1079, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 95 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% have a language background other than English.
How Spearwood Alternative School compares
By ICSEA, Spearwood Alternative School ranks 139th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newton Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Spearwood Alternative School scores 1079 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Spearwood Alternative School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Spearwood
Spearwood Alternative School is located in Spearwood, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,448/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 10,944.
View full Spearwood suburb profile →Schools near Spearwood Alternative School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Spearwood Alternative School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Spearwood | 0.6 km | 1017 | 62 lower | 299 |
| Spearwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Spearwood | 0.9 km | 954 | 125 lower | 114 |
| St Jerome's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lake Coogee | 1.4 km | 1051 | 28 lower | 468 |
| Phoenix Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton Hill | 1.8 km | 1045 | 34 lower | 344 |
| Southwell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton Hill | 2.0 km | 794 | 285 lower | 83 |
| Coogee Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Coogee | 2.2 km | 1064 | 15 lower | 605 |
| South Coogee Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Beeliar | 2.6 km | 1020 | 59 lower | 417 |
| Fremantle Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Hamilton Hill | 2.8 km | 1042 | 37 lower | 466 |
| Port SchoolIndependent Secondary · Hamilton Hill | 2.9 km | 906 | 173 lower | 156 |
| Kerry Street Community SchoolIndependent Primary · Hamilton Hill | 3.1 km | 1101 | 22 higher | 62 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spearwood Alternative School a government school?
Yes, Spearwood Alternative School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Spearwood Alternative School offer?
Spearwood Alternative School offers K-6.
What is Spearwood Alternative School's ICSEA score?
Spearwood Alternative School has an ICSEA score of 1079, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Spearwood Alternative School?
Spearwood Alternative School has 95 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Spearwood Alternative School?
The nearest schools to Spearwood Alternative School are Newton Primary School (0.6 km), Spearwood Primary School (0.9 km), St Jerome's Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Spearwood Alternative School located?
Spearwood Alternative School is located in Spearwood, WA 6163. Visit the school website at https://spearwoodalternative.wa.edu.au/.