Clarkson Community High School vs Merriwa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkson Community High School
Clarkson · Government high school · 7-12
325 students · ICSEA 923
Merriwa Primary School
Merriwa · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Clarkson Community High School Clarkson WA | Merriwa Primary School Merriwa WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #109 of 140 | #446 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1201 of 1,472 | #4019 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 325 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 179 | 182 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | – | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 59 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 10% |
| Suburb | Clarkson 6030 | Merriwa 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4160 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5739 |
The verdict
- •Merriwa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.5 vs 29.1).
- •Merriwa Primary School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clarkson Community High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.1).
- •Merriwa Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 325.
- •Clarkson Community High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -9%).
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 Clarkson Community High School better than Merriwa Primary School?
On the Success Index, Merriwa Primary School ranks higher (31.5 vs 29.1 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 Clarkson Community High School and Merriwa Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Clarkson and Merriwa in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarkson Community High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merriwa Primary School has 16.1.
How do Clarkson Community High School and Merriwa Primary School rank in WA?
Clarkson Community High School is 109th of 140 and Merriwa Primary School is 446th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.