Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School vs South Ballajura Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School
Ballajura · Catholic primary · PP-6
393 students · ICSEA 1016
South Ballajura Primary School
Ballajura · Government primary · K-6
355 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School Ballajura WA | South Ballajura Primary School Ballajura WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #344 of 583 | #460 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3151 of 4,908 | #4134 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 393 | 355 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 188 | 201 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 13% |
| Suburb | Ballajura 6066 | Ballajura 6066 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mmccps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5734 |
The verdict
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.0 vs 29.9).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Ballajura Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 355.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School is a catholic school while South Ballajura Primary School is a government 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 Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School better than South Ballajura Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 29.9 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 Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School and South Ballajura Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ballajura and Ballajura in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Ballajura Primary School has 14.8.
How do Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School and South Ballajura Primary School rank in WA?
Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School is 344th of 583 and South Ballajura Primary School is 460th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.