Edney Primary School vs Maida Vale 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.
Edney Primary School
High Wycombe · Government primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 972
Maida Vale Primary School
Maida Vale · Government primary · K-6
442 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Edney Primary School High Wycombe WA | Maida Vale Primary School Maida Vale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #506 of 583 | #318 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4432 of 4,908 | #2871 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 386 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 217 | 217 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | High Wycombe 6057 | Maida Vale 6057 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5699 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5282 |
The verdict
- •Maida Vale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 26.0).
- •Maida Vale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maida Vale Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 386.
- •Maida Vale Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -16%).
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 Edney Primary School better than Maida Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Maida Vale Primary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 26.0 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 Edney Primary School and Maida Vale Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and Maida Vale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edney Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maida Vale Primary School has 17.4.
How do Edney Primary School and Maida Vale Primary School rank in WA?
Edney Primary School is 506th of 583 and Maida Vale Primary School is 318th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.