Marmion Primary School vs Our Lady of Grace School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marmion Primary School
Marmion · Government primary · K-6
375 students · ICSEA 1121
Our Lady of Grace School
North Beach · Catholic primary · PP-6
587 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Marmion Primary School Marmion WA | Our Lady of Grace School North Beach WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 583 | #107 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1271 of 4,908 | #1224 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 375 | 587 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 200 | 270 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 20.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 29.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Marmion 6020 | North Beach 6020 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5288 | www.olg.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.2 vs 67.8).
- •Marmion Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marmion Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.1).
- •Our Lady of Grace School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 375.
- •Our Lady of Grace School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -11%).
- •Marmion Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Grace 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 Marmion Primary School better than Our Lady of Grace 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 Marmion Primary School and Our Lady of Grace School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Marmion and North Beach in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marmion Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Grace School has 20.1.
How do Marmion Primary School and Our Lady of Grace School rank in WA?
Marmion Primary School is 112th of 583 and Our Lady of Grace School is 107th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.