Marangaroo Primary School vs Rawlinson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Rawlinson Primary School
Marangaroo · Government primary · K-6
405 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Marangaroo Primary School Marangaroo WA | Rawlinson Primary School Marangaroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #378 of 583 | #476 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3420 of 4,908 | #4219 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 188 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 109 | 213 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Marangaroo 6064 | Marangaroo 6064 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5687 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5754 |
The verdict
- •Marangaroo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.1 vs 28.8).
- •Marangaroo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marangaroo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.8).
- •Rawlinson Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 188.
- •Rawlinson Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -10%).
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 Rawlinson Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marangaroo Primary School ranks higher (40.1 vs 28.8 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 Rawlinson Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Marangaroo and Marangaroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marangaroo Primary School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rawlinson Primary School has 15.8.
How do Marangaroo Primary School and Rawlinson Primary School rank in WA?
Marangaroo Primary School is 378th of 583 and Rawlinson Primary School is 476th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.