Emmanuel Christian Community School vs Majella Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Christian Community School
Girrawheen · Independent combined · PP-12
711 students · ICSEA 973
Majella Catholic Primary School
Balga · Catholic primary · PP-6
233 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Emmanuel Christian Community School Girrawheen WA | Majella Catholic Primary School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 172 | #362 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1096 of 1,259 | #3313 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 711 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 381 / 330 | 110 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Girrawheen 6064 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eccs.wa.edu.au/ | www.majella.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Majella Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 29.0).
- •Emmanuel Christian Community School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Emmanuel Christian Community School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 233.
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 15%).
- •Emmanuel Christian Community School is a independent school while Majella Catholic Primary 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 Emmanuel Christian Community School better than Majella Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Majella Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 29.0 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 Emmanuel Christian Community School and Majella Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Girrawheen and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Christian Community School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Majella Catholic Primary School has 13.0.
How do Emmanuel Christian Community School and Majella Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Emmanuel Christian Community School is 142nd of 172 and Majella Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.