John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School vs Majella Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 707 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
Mirrabooka · Independent combined · PP-12
1,702 students · ICSEA 1075
Majella Catholic Primary School
Balga · Catholic primary · PP-6
233 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School Mirrabooka WA | Majella Catholic Primary School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 172 | #362 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #508 of 1,259 | #3313 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,702 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 810 / 892 | 110 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.2 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 87.2 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mirrabooka 6061 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jsracs.wa.edu.au/ | www.majella.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 41.6).
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 233.
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 5%).
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is a independent 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 John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School better than Majella Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School ranks higher (56.9 vs 41.6 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 John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School and Majella Catholic Primary School?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Mirrabooka and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Majella Catholic Primary School has 13.0.
How do John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School and Majella Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is 49th of 172 and Majella Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.