Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School vs St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 5.5 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
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Westminster · Catholic primary · PP-6
176 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School Ballajura WA | St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Westminster WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #344 of 583 | #312 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3151 of 4,908 | #2830 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 393 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 188 | 74 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 25 |
| 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 | 1016 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ballajura 6066 | Westminster 6061 |
| Council area | Swan | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mmccps.wa.edu.au | www.stgerards.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 44.0).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 176.
- •St Gerard's Catholic 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 Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School better than St Gerard's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Gerard's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 44.0 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 St Gerard's Catholic Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Ballajura and Westminster 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 St Gerard's Catholic Primary School has 15.7.
How do Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School and St Gerard's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School is 344th of 583 and St Gerard's Catholic Primary School is 312th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.