Maylands Peninsula Primary School vs St Columba's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 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
St Columba's School
Bayswater · Catholic primary · PP-6
414 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Maylands Peninsula Primary School Maylands WA | St Columba's School Bayswater WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 583 | #102 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1258 of 4,908 | #1177 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 740 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 375 / 365 | 204 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 21.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Maylands 6051 | Bayswater 6053 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mpps.wa.edu.au | www.stcolsbays.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.4 vs 68.3).
- •St Columba's School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maylands Peninsula Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.1).
- •Maylands Peninsula Primary School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 414.
- •Maylands Peninsula Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 4%).
- •Maylands Peninsula Primary School is a government school while St Columba's 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 Maylands Peninsula Primary School better than St Columba's 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 Maylands Peninsula Primary School and St Columba's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maylands and Bayswater 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 St Columba's School has 21.1.
How do Maylands Peninsula Primary School and St Columba's School rank in WA?
Maylands Peninsula Primary School is 111th of 583 and St Columba's School is 102nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.