Majella Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 110 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
St Joseph's School
Waroona · Catholic primary · PP-6
164 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Majella Catholic Primary School Balga WA | St Joseph's School Waroona WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #362 of 583 | #391 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3313 of 4,908 | #3535 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 233 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 123 | 78 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Waroona 6215 |
| Council area | Stirling | Waroona |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.majella.wa.edu.au | www.stjoeswaroona.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Majella Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 38.5).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Majella Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 164.
- •Majella Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 20%).
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 St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Majella Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 38.5 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 St Joseph's School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Balga and Waroona 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 St Joseph's School has 12.8.
How do Majella Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in WA?
Majella Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 583 and St Joseph's School is 391st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.