Margaret River Independent School vs Rapids Landing Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 12 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
Rapids Landing Primary School
Margaret River · Government primary · K-6
425 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Margaret River Independent School Forest Grove WA | Rapids Landing Primary School Margaret River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 583 | #303 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1644 of 4,908 | #2741 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 156 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 85 | 200 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Forest Grove 6286 | Margaret River 6285 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Augusta Margaret River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mris.wa.edu.au | www.rapidslandingps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Margaret River Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 49.4).
- •Margaret River Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Margaret River Independent School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Rapids Landing Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 156.
- •Rapids Landing Primary School has grown faster over five years (46% vs 19%).
- •Margaret River Independent School is a independent school while Rapids Landing 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 Margaret River Independent School better than Rapids Landing Primary School?
On the Success Index, Margaret River Independent School ranks higher (63.0 vs 49.4 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 Rapids Landing Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Forest Grove and Margaret River 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 Rapids Landing Primary School has 16.1.
How do Margaret River Independent School and Rapids Landing Primary School rank in WA?
Margaret River Independent School is 161st of 583 and Rapids Landing Primary School is 303rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.