Medina Primary School vs Orelia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 937 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Medina Primary School
Medina · Government primary · K-6
153 students · ICSEA 900
Orelia Primary School
Orelia · Government primary · K-6
301 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Medina Primary School Medina WA | Orelia Primary School Orelia WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #527 of 583 | #546 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4595 of 4,908 | #4709 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 153 | 301 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 81 | 139 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 20% |
| Suburb | Medina 6167 | Orelia 6167 |
| Council area | Kwinana | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | medinaps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5511 |
The verdict
- •Medina Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (23.5 vs 21.5).
- •Orelia Primary School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Medina Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.5).
- •Orelia Primary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 153.
- •Orelia Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -19%).
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 Medina Primary School better than Orelia Primary School?
On the Success Index, Medina Primary School ranks higher (23.5 vs 21.5 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 Medina Primary School and Orelia Primary School?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Medina and Orelia in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Medina Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orelia Primary School has 16.5.
How do Medina Primary School and Orelia Primary School rank in WA?
Medina Primary School is 527th of 583 and Orelia Primary School is 546th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.