Marangaroo Primary School vs Our Lady of Mercy 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.
Marangaroo Primary School
Marangaroo · Government primary · K-6
188 students · ICSEA 967
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School
Girrawheen · Catholic primary · PP-6
334 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Marangaroo Primary School Marangaroo WA | Our Lady of Mercy Primary School Girrawheen WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #378 of 583 | #297 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3420 of 4,908 | #2694 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 188 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 109 | 165 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Marangaroo 6064 | Girrawheen 6064 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5687 | www.olom.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.9 vs 40.1).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marangaroo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.0).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 188.
- •Marangaroo Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is a catholic 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 Marangaroo Primary School better than Our Lady of Mercy Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mercy Primary School ranks higher (49.9 vs 40.1 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 Marangaroo Primary School and Our Lady of Mercy Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Marangaroo and Girrawheen in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marangaroo Primary School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mercy Primary School has 14.0.
How do Marangaroo Primary School and Our Lady of Mercy Primary School rank in WA?
Marangaroo Primary School is 378th of 583 and Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is 297th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.