Kingsway Christian College vs Marangaroo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsway Christian College
Darch · Independent combined · PP-12
1,379 students · ICSEA 1118
Marangaroo Primary School
Marangaroo · Government primary · K-6
188 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Kingsway Christian College Darch WA | Marangaroo Primary School Marangaroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 172 | #378 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #438 of 1,259 | #3420 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,379 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 700 / 679 | 79 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.3 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.0 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Darch 6065 | Marangaroo 6064 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingsway.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5687 |
The verdict
- •Kingsway Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 40.1).
- •Kingsway Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marangaroo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.6).
- •Kingsway Christian College is the larger school with 1,379 students compared with 188.
- •Kingsway Christian College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -10%).
- •Kingsway Christian College is a independent school while Marangaroo 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 Kingsway Christian College better than Marangaroo Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kingsway Christian College ranks higher (61.3 vs 40.1 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 Kingsway Christian College and Marangaroo Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Darch and Marangaroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsway Christian College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marangaroo Primary School has 10.9.
How do Kingsway Christian College and Marangaroo Primary School rank in WA?
Kingsway Christian College is 41st of 172 and Marangaroo Primary School is 378th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.