Kalamunda Primary School vs Mary's Mount Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalamunda Primary School
Kalamunda · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1059
Mary's Mount Primary School
Gooseberry Hill · Catholic primary · PP-6
196 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Kalamunda Primary School Kalamunda WA | Mary's Mount Primary School Gooseberry Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 583 | #184 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2254 of 4,908 | #1832 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 368 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 200 | 92 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 11.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kalamunda 6076 | Gooseberry Hill 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5228 | www.marysmount.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mary's Mount Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 56.0).
- •Mary's Mount Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary's Mount Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.4).
- •Kalamunda Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 196.
- •Kalamunda Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
- •Kalamunda Primary School is a government school while Mary's Mount 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 Kalamunda Primary School better than Mary's Mount Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mary's Mount Primary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 56.0 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 Kalamunda Primary School and Mary's Mount Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kalamunda and Gooseberry Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalamunda Primary School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary's Mount Primary School has 16.5.
How do Kalamunda Primary School and Mary's Mount Primary School rank in WA?
Kalamunda Primary School is 237th of 583 and Mary's Mount Primary School is 184th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.