Attadale Primary School vs Mel Maria Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 284 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Attadale Primary School
Attadale · Government primary · K-6
440 students · ICSEA 1137
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School
Attadale · Catholic primary · PP-6
513 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Attadale Primary School Attadale WA | Mel Maria Catholic Primary School Attadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 583 | #98 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #747 of 4,908 | #1132 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 440 | 513 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 234 | 282 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 34.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Attadale 6156 | Attadale 6156 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | attadaleps.wa.edu.au/ | www.melmaria.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Attadale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 68.8).
- •Attadale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.7).
- •Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 440.
- •Attadale Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -23%).
- •Attadale Primary School is a government school while Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Attadale Primary School better than Mel Maria Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Attadale Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 68.8 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 Attadale Primary School and Mel Maria Catholic Primary School?
About 284 m in a straight line, between Attadale and Attadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Attadale Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has 15.1.
How do Attadale Primary School and Mel Maria Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Attadale Primary School is 55th of 583 and Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is 98th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.