Majella Catholic Primary School vs North Balga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Majella Catholic Primary School
Balga · Catholic primary · PP-6
233 students · ICSEA 958
North Balga Primary School
Balga · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Majella Catholic Primary School Balga WA | North Balga Primary School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #362 of 583 | #458 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3313 of 4,908 | #4116 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 233 | 276 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 123 | 122 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.majella.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5499 |
The verdict
- •Majella Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 30.1).
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •North Balga Primary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 233.
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 9%).
- •Majella Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while North Balga Primary School is a government 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 Majella Catholic Primary School better than North Balga Primary School?
On the Success Index, Majella Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 30.1 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 Majella Catholic Primary School and North Balga Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Balga and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Majella Catholic Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Balga Primary School has 14.9.
How do Majella Catholic Primary School and North Balga Primary School rank in WA?
Majella Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 583 and North Balga Primary School is 458th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.