East Maddington Primary School vs Maddington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
Maddington Primary School
Maddington · Government primary · K-6
239 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | East Maddington Primary School Maddington WA | Maddington Primary School Maddington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #389 of 583 | #369 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3519 of 4,908 | #3366 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 396 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 196 | 117 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 12% |
| Suburb | Maddington 6109 | Maddington 6109 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastmaddingtonps.wa.edu.au/ | www.maddingtonps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maddington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.8 vs 38.7).
- •Maddington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Maddington Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 239.
- •Maddington Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
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 Maddington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Maddington Primary School ranks higher (40.8 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 Maddington Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Maddington and Maddington 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 Maddington Primary School has 16.0.
How do East Maddington Primary School and Maddington Primary School rank in WA?
East Maddington Primary School is 389th of 583 and Maddington Primary School is 369th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.