Indie School Western Australia vs Midvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Indie School Western Australia
Midland · Independent high school · 9-12
362 students · ICSEA 942
Midvale Primary School
Midvale · Government primary · K-6
355 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Indie School Western Australia Midland WA | Midvale Primary School Midvale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 140 | #435 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1086 of 1,472 | #3937 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 362 | 355 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 157 | 175 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 23.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 21% |
| Suburb | Midland 6056 | Midvale 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | indieschool.edu.au/campus/midland | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5303 |
The verdict
- •Indie School Western Australia scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 32.7).
- •Indie School Western Australia has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School Western Australia has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.5).
- •Indie School Western Australia is the larger school with 362 students compared with 355.
- •Indie School Western Australia is a independent school while Midvale 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 Indie School Western Australia better than Midvale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Indie School Western Australia ranks higher (34.1 vs 32.7 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 Indie School Western Australia and Midvale Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Midland and Midvale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Indie School Western Australia has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Midvale Primary School has 14.5.
How do Indie School Western Australia and Midvale Primary School rank in WA?
Indie School Western Australia is 91st of 140 and Midvale Primary School is 435th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.