Madeley Primary School vs Mindarie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Madeley Primary School
Madeley · Government primary · K-6
475 students · ICSEA 1052
Mindarie Primary School
Mindarie · Government primary · K-6
735 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Madeley Primary School Madeley WA | Mindarie Primary School Mindarie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #243 of 583 | #275 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2279 of 4,908 | #2549 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 475 | 735 |
| Girls / boys | 220 / 255 | 348 / 387 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Madeley 6065 | Mindarie 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.madeleyprimary.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5752 |
The verdict
- •Madeley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 52.1).
- •Madeley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.0).
- •Mindarie Primary School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 475.
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 Madeley Primary School better than Mindarie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Madeley Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 52.1 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 Madeley Primary School and Mindarie Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Madeley and Mindarie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Madeley Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mindarie Primary School has 19.0.
How do Madeley Primary School and Mindarie Primary School rank in WA?
Madeley Primary School is 243rd of 583 and Mindarie Primary School is 275th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.