Maylands Peninsula Primary School vs Newborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maylands Peninsula Primary School
Maylands · Government primary · K-6
740 students · ICSEA 1086
Newborough Primary School
Karrinyup · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Maylands Peninsula Primary School Maylands WA | Newborough Primary School Karrinyup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 583 | #177 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1258 of 4,908 | #1788 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 740 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 375 / 365 | 156 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 18.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Maylands 6051 | Karrinyup 6018 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mpps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5412 |
The verdict
- •Maylands Peninsula Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 61.6).
- •Maylands Peninsula Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.9).
- •Maylands Peninsula Primary School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 344.
- •Maylands Peninsula Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -13%).
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 Maylands Peninsula Primary School better than Newborough Primary School?
On the Success Index, Maylands Peninsula Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 61.6 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 Maylands Peninsula Primary School and Newborough Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Maylands and Karrinyup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maylands Peninsula Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newborough Primary School has 17.9.
How do Maylands Peninsula Primary School and Newborough Primary School rank in WA?
Maylands Peninsula Primary School is 111th of 583 and Newborough Primary School is 177th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.