Gladys Newton School vs Majella Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 151 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Newton School
Balga · Government special · K-12
157 students · ICSEA 1008
Majella Catholic Primary School
Balga · Catholic primary · PP-6
233 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Gladys Newton School Balga WA | Majella Catholic Primary School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #362 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3313 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 157 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 118 | 110 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +83% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 6.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6011 | www.majella.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladys Newton School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladys Newton School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 13.0).
- •Majella Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 157.
- •Gladys Newton School has grown faster over five years (83% vs 36%).
- •Gladys Newton School is a government 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 Gladys Newton School better than Majella Catholic Primary School?
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 Gladys Newton School and Majella Catholic Primary School?
About 151 m in a straight line, between Balga and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladys Newton School has 6.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Majella Catholic Primary School has 13.0.
How do Gladys Newton School and Majella Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Gladys Newton School is unranked and Majella Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.