Balga Senior High School vs Majella Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 542 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balga Senior High School
Balga · Government high school · 7-12
596 students · ICSEA 909
Majella Catholic Primary School
Balga · Catholic primary · PP-6
233 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Balga Senior High School Balga WA | Majella Catholic Primary School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 140 | #362 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1034 of 1,472 | #3313 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 596 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 310 | 110 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 73 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.7 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4050 | www.majella.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Majella Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 36.5).
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balga Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.0).
- •Balga Senior High School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 233.
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 4%).
- •Balga Senior High 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 Senior High School better than Majella Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Majella Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 36.5 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 Balga Senior High School and Majella Catholic Primary School?
About 542 m in a straight line, between Balga and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balga Senior High School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Majella Catholic Primary School has 13.0.
How do Balga Senior High School and Majella Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Balga Senior High School is 89th of 140 and Majella Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.