Attadale Primary School vs Santa Maria College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 432 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
Santa Maria College
Attadale · Independent combined · 5-12
1,334 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Attadale Primary School Attadale WA | Santa Maria College Attadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 583 | #20 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #747 of 4,908 | #227 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 440 | 1,334 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 234 | 1,334 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 109.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 41.9 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Attadale 6156 | Attadale 6156 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | attadaleps.wa.edu.au/ | www.santamaria.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.9 vs 72.0).
- •Attadale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1133), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Santa Maria College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.7).
- •Santa Maria College is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 440.
- •Attadale Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 3%).
- •Attadale Primary School is a government school while Santa Maria College is an independent 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 Santa Maria College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Attadale Primary School and Santa Maria College?
About 432 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 Santa Maria College has 12.2.
How do Attadale Primary School and Santa Maria College rank in WA?
Attadale Primary School is 55th of 583 and Santa Maria College is 20th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.