Maidens Park Primary School vs Newton Moore Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maidens Park Primary School
Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
178 students · ICSEA 823
Newton Moore Senior High School
South Bunbury · Government high school · 7-12
485 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Maidens Park Primary School Bunbury WA | Newton Moore Senior High School South Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #556 of 583 | #136 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4769 of 4,908 | #1452 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 178 | 485 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 90 | 216 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 823 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 78% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 39.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 32.7 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 22% |
| Suburb | Bunbury 6230 | South Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5601 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4040 |
The verdict
- •Maidens Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (20.2 vs 15.7).
- •Newton Moore Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (903 vs 823), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newton Moore Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
- •Newton Moore Senior High School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 178.
- •Maidens Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -25%).
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 Maidens Park Primary School better than Newton Moore Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Maidens Park Primary School ranks higher (20.2 vs 15.7 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 Maidens Park Primary School and Newton Moore Senior High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bunbury and South Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maidens Park Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newton Moore Senior High School has 12.2.
How do Maidens Park Primary School and Newton Moore Senior High School rank in WA?
Maidens Park Primary School is 556th of 583 and Newton Moore Senior High School is 136th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.