Marmion Primary School vs Sorrento Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
Sorrento Primary School
Sorrento · Government primary · K-6
442 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Marmion Primary School Marmion WA | Sorrento Primary School Sorrento WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 583 | #117 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1271 of 4,908 | #1303 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 375 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 200 | 212 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 24.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Marmion 6020 | Sorrento 6020 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5288 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5523 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.2 vs 66.8).
- •Marmion Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sorrento Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 375.
- •Sorrento Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -11%).
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 Sorrento 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 Marmion Primary School and Sorrento Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Marmion and Sorrento in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marmion Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sorrento Primary School has 17.1.
How do Marmion Primary School and Sorrento Primary School rank in WA?
Marmion Primary School is 112th of 583 and Sorrento Primary School is 117th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.