Alkimos Baptist College vs Merriwa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 904 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alkimos Baptist College
Merriwa · Independent combined · PP-12
368 students · ICSEA 1038
Merriwa Primary School
Merriwa · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Alkimos Baptist College Merriwa WA | Merriwa Primary School Merriwa WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 172 | #446 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #740 of 1,259 | #4019 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 368 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 191 | 182 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 10% |
| Suburb | Merriwa 6030 | Merriwa 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkimosbc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5739 |
The verdict
- •Alkimos Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 31.5).
- •Alkimos Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alkimos Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •Alkimos Baptist College is the larger school with 368 students compared with 362.
- •Alkimos Baptist College has grown faster over five years (23% vs -9%).
- •Alkimos Baptist College is a independent school while Merriwa 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 Alkimos Baptist College better than Merriwa Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alkimos Baptist College ranks higher (45.9 vs 31.5 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 Alkimos Baptist College and Merriwa Primary School?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Merriwa and Merriwa in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkimos Baptist College has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merriwa Primary School has 16.1.
How do Alkimos Baptist College and Merriwa Primary School rank in WA?
Alkimos Baptist College is 88th of 172 and Merriwa Primary School is 446th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.