Margaret River Independent School vs Parklands School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 273 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret River Independent School
Forest Grove · Independent primary · PP-6
156 students · ICSEA 1057
Parklands School
Albany · Independent primary · PP-6
112 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Margaret River Independent School Forest Grove WA | Parklands School Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 583 | #141 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1644 of 4,908 | #1506 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 156 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 85 | 50 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Forest Grove 6286 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Albany |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mris.wa.edu.au | www.parklands.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parklands School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 63.0).
- •Parklands School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parklands School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.1).
- •Margaret River Independent School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 112.
- •Margaret River Independent School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -13%).
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 Margaret River Independent School better than Parklands School?
On the Success Index, Parklands School ranks higher (64.4 vs 63.0 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 Margaret River Independent School and Parklands School?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Forest Grove and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Margaret River Independent School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parklands School has 10.0.
How do Margaret River Independent School and Parklands School rank in WA?
Margaret River Independent School is 161st of 583 and Parklands School is 141st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.