Bicton Primary School vs Mel Maria Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bicton Primary School
Bicton · Government primary · K-6
562 students · ICSEA 1113
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School
Attadale · Catholic primary · PP-6
513 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Bicton Primary School Bicton WA | Mel Maria Catholic Primary School Attadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 583 | #98 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #806 of 4,908 | #1132 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 562 | 513 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 302 | 282 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 34.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bicton 6157 | Attadale 6156 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bictonps.wa.edu.au | www.melmaria.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bicton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 68.8).
- •Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.4).
- •Bicton Primary School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 513.
- •Bicton Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -23%).
- •Bicton 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 Bicton Primary School better than Mel Maria Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bicton Primary School ranks higher (72.2 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 Bicton Primary School and Mel Maria Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bicton and Attadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bicton Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has 15.1.
How do Bicton Primary School and Mel Maria Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Bicton Primary School is 60th of 583 and Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is 98th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.