Balga Primary School vs Majella Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 638 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balga Primary School
Balga · Government primary · K-6
213 students · ICSEA 937
Majella Catholic Primary School
Balga · Catholic primary · PP-6
233 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Balga Primary School Balga WA | Majella Catholic Primary School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #413 of 583 | #362 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3760 of 4,908 | #3313 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 213 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 111 | 110 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balgaps.wa.edu.au/ | www.majella.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Majella Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 35.1).
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Majella Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 213.
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 23%).
- •Balga Primary School is a government school while Majella 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 Balga Primary School better than Majella Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Majella Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 35.1 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 Balga Primary School and Majella Catholic Primary School?
About 638 m in a straight line, between Balga and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balga Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Majella Catholic Primary School has 13.0.
How do Balga Primary School and Majella Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Balga Primary School is 413th of 583 and Majella Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.