Falls Road Primary School vs Mazenod College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Falls Road Primary School
Lesmurdie · Government primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1067
Mazenod College
Lesmurdie · Independent high school · 7-12
862 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Falls Road Primary School Lesmurdie WA | Mazenod College Lesmurdie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 583 | #21 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2025 of 4,908 | #352 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 298 | 862 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 151 | 0 / 862 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 73.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 52.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lesmurdie 6076 | Lesmurdie 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5622 | www.mazenod.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mazenod College scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 58.8).
- •Falls Road Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mazenod College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.0).
- •Mazenod College is the larger school with 862 students compared with 298.
- •Mazenod College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -4%).
- •Falls Road Primary School is a government school while Mazenod College is an independent 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 Falls Road Primary School better than Mazenod College?
On the Success Index, Mazenod College ranks higher (67.3 vs 58.8 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 Falls Road Primary School and Mazenod College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lesmurdie and Lesmurdie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Falls Road Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mazenod College has 11.7.
How do Falls Road Primary School and Mazenod College rank in WA?
Falls Road Primary School is 206th of 583 and Mazenod College is 21st of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.