Mazenod College vs Walliston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mazenod College
Lesmurdie · Independent high school · 7-12
862 students · ICSEA 1060
Walliston Primary School
Walliston · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Mazenod College Lesmurdie WA | Walliston Primary School Walliston WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 140 | #212 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #352 of 1,472 | #2066 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 862 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 862 | 171 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.5 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.4 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lesmurdie 6076 | Walliston 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mazenod.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5525 |
The verdict
- •Mazenod College scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 58.4).
- •Mazenod College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mazenod College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.3).
- •Mazenod College is the larger school with 862 students compared with 344.
- •Walliston Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs 2%).
- •Mazenod College is a independent school while Walliston 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 Mazenod College better than Walliston Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mazenod College ranks higher (67.3 vs 58.4 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 Mazenod College and Walliston Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lesmurdie and Walliston in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mazenod College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walliston Primary School has 17.3.
How do Mazenod College and Walliston Primary School rank in WA?
Mazenod College is 21st of 140 and Walliston Primary School is 212th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.