East Maddington Primary School vs Lumen Christi College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Maddington Primary School
Maddington · Government primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 970
Lumen Christi College
Martin · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,018 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | East Maddington Primary School Maddington WA | Lumen Christi College Martin WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #389 of 583 | #76 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3519 of 4,908 | #888 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 396 | 1,018 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 196 | 542 / 476 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 195 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 76.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 48.7 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Maddington 6109 | Martin 6110 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastmaddingtonps.wa.edu.au/ | www.lumen.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lumen Christi College scores higher on the Success Index (42.9 vs 38.7).
- •Lumen Christi College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lumen Christi College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Lumen Christi College is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 396.
- •Lumen Christi College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -6%).
- •East Maddington Primary School is a government school while Lumen Christi College 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 East Maddington Primary School better than Lumen Christi College?
On the Success Index, Lumen Christi College ranks higher (42.9 vs 38.7 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 East Maddington Primary School and Lumen Christi College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Maddington and Martin in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Maddington Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lumen Christi College has 13.3.
How do East Maddington Primary School and Lumen Christi College rank in WA?
East Maddington Primary School is 389th of 583 and Lumen Christi College is 76th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.