Golden Bay Primary School vs St Marcellin Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 5.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Bay Primary School
Golden Bay · Government primary · K-6
511 students · ICSEA 961
St Marcellin Catholic College
Madora Bay · Independent combined · PP-2
54 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Golden Bay Primary School Golden Bay WA | St Marcellin Catholic College Madora Bay WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #457 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4111 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-2 |
| Students | 511 | 54 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 275 | 22 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 7.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Golden Bay 6174 | Madora Bay 6210 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5838 | stmarcellin.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Marcellin Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 30.1).
- •St Marcellin Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Marcellin Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 16.3).
- •Golden Bay Primary School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 54.
- •Golden Bay Primary School is a government school while St Marcellin Catholic 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 Golden Bay Primary School better than St Marcellin Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Marcellin Catholic College ranks higher (55.4 vs 30.1 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 Golden Bay Primary School and St Marcellin Catholic College?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Golden Bay and Madora Bay in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Golden Bay Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Marcellin Catholic College has 7.2.
How do Golden Bay Primary School and St Marcellin Catholic College rank in WA?
Golden Bay Primary School is 457th of 583 and St Marcellin Catholic College is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.