East Maddington Primary School vs St Francis' School
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
St Francis' School
Maddington · Catholic special · 10-12
39 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | East Maddington Primary School Maddington WA | St Francis' School Maddington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #389 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3519 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 396 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 196 | 17 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 8.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Maddington 6109 | Maddington 6109 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastmaddingtonps.wa.edu.au/ | www.stfs.wa.edu.au/index.php |
The verdict
- •St Francis' School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis' School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 15.8).
- •East Maddington Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 39.
- •St Francis' School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -6%).
- •East Maddington Primary School is a government school while St Francis' 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 East Maddington Primary School better than St Francis' School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Maddington Primary School and St Francis' School?
About 2.0 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 St Francis' School has 4.7.
How do East Maddington Primary School and St Francis' School rank in WA?
East Maddington Primary School is 389th of 583 and St Francis' School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.