Infant Jesus School vs West Morley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 373 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Infant Jesus School
Morley · Catholic primary · PP-6
420 students · ICSEA 1083
West Morley Primary School
Dianella · Government primary · K-6
303 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Infant Jesus School Morley WA | West Morley Primary School Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 583 | #189 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1975 of 4,908 | #1916 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 420 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 180 | 149 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Morley 6062 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.infantjesus.wa.edu.au | www.westmorleyps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.4 vs 60.2).
- •Infant Jesus School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Morley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.8).
- •Infant Jesus School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 303.
- •West Morley Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
- •Infant Jesus School is a catholic school while West Morley 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 Infant Jesus School better than West Morley 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 Infant Jesus School and West Morley Primary School?
About 373 m in a straight line, between Morley and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Infant Jesus School has 19.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Morley Primary School has 16.4.
How do Infant Jesus School and West Morley Primary School rank in WA?
Infant Jesus School is 202nd of 583 and West Morley Primary School is 189th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.