Margaret River Primary School vs Ocean Reef Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 251 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret River Primary School
Margaret River · Government primary · K-6
568 students · ICSEA 1043
Ocean Reef Primary School
Ocean Reef · Government primary · K-6
192 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Margaret River Primary School Margaret River WA | Ocean Reef Primary School Ocean Reef WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #300 of 583 | #274 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2734 of 4,908 | #2537 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 568 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 277 / 291 | 95 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Margaret River 6285 | Ocean Reef 6027 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5287 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5695 |
The verdict
- •Ocean Reef Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 49.5).
- •Ocean Reef Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.0).
- •Margaret River Primary School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 192.
- •Ocean Reef Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -26%).
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 Primary School better than Ocean Reef Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ocean Reef Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 49.5 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 Margaret River Primary School and Ocean Reef Primary School?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Margaret River and Ocean Reef in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Margaret River Primary School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ocean Reef Primary School has 16.7.
How do Margaret River Primary School and Ocean Reef Primary School rank in WA?
Margaret River Primary School is 300th of 583 and Ocean Reef Primary School is 274th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.