Frederick Irwin Anglican School vs Meadow Springs 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.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Mandurah · Independent combined · PP-12
1,682 students · ICSEA 1072
Meadow Springs Primary School
Meadow Springs · Government primary · K-6
420 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Frederick Irwin Anglican School Mandurah WA | Meadow Springs Primary School Meadow Springs WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 172 | #504 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #630 of 1,259 | #4426 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,682 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 839 / 843 | 212 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 188 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.1 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 84.3 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Mandurah 6210 | Meadow Springs 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5828 |
The verdict
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 26.1).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 420.
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -28%).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School is a independent school while Meadow Springs Primary School 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index, Frederick Irwin Anglican School ranks higher (51.1 vs 26.1 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 Frederick Irwin Anglican School and Meadow Springs Primary School?
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 Primary School has 15.4.
How do Frederick Irwin Anglican School and Meadow Springs Primary School rank in WA?
Frederick Irwin Anglican School is 67th of 172 and Meadow Springs Primary School is 504th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.