Lakelands Primary School vs St Marcellin Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 907 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
St Marcellin Catholic College
Madora Bay · Independent combined · PP-2
54 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Lakelands Primary School Lakelands WA | St Marcellin Catholic College Madora Bay WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #509 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4450 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-2 |
| Students | 646 | 54 |
| Girls / boys | 330 / 316 | 22 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 7.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lakelands 6180 | Madora Bay 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5837 | stmarcellin.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Marcellin Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 25.7).
- •St Marcellin Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Marcellin Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 17.5).
- •Lakelands Primary School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 54.
- •Lakelands Primary School is a government school while St Marcellin Catholic 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 St Marcellin Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Marcellin Catholic College ranks higher (55.4 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 St Marcellin Catholic College?
About 907 m in a straight line, between Lakelands and Madora Bay in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lakelands Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Marcellin Catholic College has 7.2.
How do Lakelands Primary School and St Marcellin Catholic College rank in WA?
Lakelands Primary School is 509th of 583 and St Marcellin Catholic College is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.