Frederick Irwin Anglican School vs Meadow Springs Education Support Centre
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.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Mandurah · Independent combined · PP-12
1,682 students · ICSEA 1072
Meadow Springs Education Support Centre
Meadow Springs · Government special · K-6
89 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Frederick Irwin Anglican School Mandurah WA | Meadow Springs Education Support Centre Meadow Springs WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #630 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,682 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 839 / 843 | 21 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 188 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.1 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 84.3 | 37.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Mandurah 6210 | Meadow Springs 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au | www.meadowspringsesc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meadow Springs Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 14.2).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 89.
- •Meadow Springs Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (35% vs 11%).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School is a independent school while Meadow Springs Education Support Centre is a government 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 Frederick Irwin Anglican School better than Meadow Springs Education Support Centre?
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 Frederick Irwin Anglican School and Meadow Springs Education Support Centre?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mandurah and Meadow Springs in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frederick Irwin Anglican School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meadow Springs Education Support Centre has 5.1.
How do Frederick Irwin Anglican School and Meadow Springs Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Frederick Irwin Anglican School is 67th of 172 and Meadow Springs Education Support Centre is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.