Margaret River Primary School vs Rapids Landing Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
Rapids Landing Primary School
Margaret River · Government primary · K-6
425 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Margaret River Primary School Margaret River WA | Rapids Landing Primary School Margaret River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #300 of 583 | #303 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2734 of 4,908 | #2741 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 568 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 277 / 291 | 200 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Margaret River 6285 | Margaret River 6285 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Augusta Margaret River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5287 | www.rapidslandingps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.5 vs 49.4).
- •Margaret River Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rapids Landing Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.0).
- •Margaret River Primary School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 425.
- •Rapids Landing Primary School has grown faster over five years (46% 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 Rapids Landing Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Margaret River Primary School and Rapids Landing Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Margaret River and Margaret River 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 Rapids Landing Primary School has 16.1.
How do Margaret River Primary School and Rapids Landing Primary School rank in WA?
Margaret River Primary School is 300th of 583 and Rapids Landing Primary School is 303rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.