Margaret River Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 648 m 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
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Margaret River · Catholic primary · PP-6
173 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Margaret River Primary School Margaret River WA | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Margaret River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #300 of 583 | #157 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2734 of 4,908 | #1611 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 568 | 173 |
| Girls / boys | 277 / 291 | 67 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| 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.stmcps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 49.5).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.0).
- •Margaret River Primary School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 173.
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -26%).
- •Margaret River Primary School is a government school while St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.4 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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 648 m 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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has 15.4.
How do Margaret River Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Margaret River Primary School is 300th of 583 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 157th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.