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Glengarry Primary School vs Manning Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGlengarry Primary School
Duncraig WA
Manning Primary School
Manning WA
Success Index
66
Top 25%
66
Top 25%
State rank (type)#123 of 583#124 of 583
National rank (type)#1373 of 4,908#1375 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students396436
Girls / boys204 / 192216 / 220
Foundation intake5758
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-5%+11%
ICSEA
Average 1000
11041105
ICSEA percentile85th86th
Top SEA quarter40%48%
Bottom SEA quarter6%10%
Students per teacher18.117.3
Teaching staff (FTE)21.023.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE)12.910.5
Language background other than English15%36%
Indigenous students0%5%
SuburbDuncraig 6023Manning 6152
Council areaJoondalupSouth Perth
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5630www.manningps.wa.edu.au/

The verdict

  • •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.0 vs 66.0).
  • •Manning Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Manning Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.1).
  • •Manning Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 396.
  • •Manning Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -5%).

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 Glengarry Primary School better than Manning 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 Glengarry Primary School and Manning Primary School?

About 22 km in a straight line, between Duncraig and Manning in Western Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Glengarry Primary School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manning Primary School has 17.3.

How do Glengarry Primary School and Manning Primary School rank in WA?

Glengarry Primary School is 123rd of 583 and Manning Primary School is 124th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.