Lakelands Primary School vs Oakwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 914 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
Oakwood Primary School
Meadow Springs · Government primary · K-6
973 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Lakelands Primary School Lakelands WA | Oakwood Primary School Meadow Springs WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #509 of 583 | #305 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4450 of 4,908 | #2783 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 646 | 973 |
| Girls / boys | 330 / 316 | 500 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 50.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 37.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lakelands 6180 | Meadow Springs 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5837 | oakwoodps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.8 vs 25.7).
- •Oakwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakelands Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.5).
- •Oakwood Primary School is the larger school with 973 students compared with 646.
- •Oakwood Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -9%).
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 Oakwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Oakwood Primary School ranks higher (48.8 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 Oakwood Primary School?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Lakelands and Meadow Springs in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lakelands Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakwood Primary School has 18.5.
How do Lakelands Primary School and Oakwood Primary School rank in WA?
Lakelands Primary School is 509th of 583 and Oakwood Primary School is 305th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.