Lakelands Primary School vs Mandurah Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 88 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lakelands Primary School
Lakelands · Government primary · K-6
646 students · ICSEA 970
Mandurah Baptist College
Lakelands · Independent combined · PP-12
1,383 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Lakelands Primary School Lakelands WA | Mandurah Baptist College Lakelands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #509 of 583 | #76 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4450 of 4,908 | #689 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 646 | 1,383 |
| Girls / boys | 330 / 316 | 711 / 672 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 155 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 95.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 70.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lakelands 6180 | Lakelands 6180 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5837 | www.mbc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mandurah Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 25.7).
- •Mandurah Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mandurah Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.5).
- •Mandurah Baptist College is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 646.
- •Mandurah Baptist College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -9%).
- •Lakelands Primary School is a government school while Mandurah Baptist College is an independent 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 Lakelands Primary School better than Mandurah Baptist College?
On the Success Index, Mandurah Baptist College ranks higher (48.3 vs 25.7 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 Lakelands Primary School and Mandurah Baptist College?
About 88 m in a straight line, between Lakelands and Lakelands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lakelands Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mandurah Baptist College has 14.5.
How do Lakelands Primary School and Mandurah Baptist College rank in WA?
Lakelands Primary School is 509th of 583 and Mandurah Baptist College is 76th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.