Mel Maria Catholic Primary School vs Santa Maria College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 716 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School
Attadale · Catholic primary · PP-6
513 students · ICSEA 1131
Santa Maria College
Attadale · Independent combined · 5-12
1,334 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Mel Maria Catholic Primary School Attadale WA | Santa Maria College Attadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 583 | #20 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1132 of 4,908 | #227 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | PP-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 513 | 1,334 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 231 | 1,334 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 109.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 41.9 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Attadale 6156 | Attadale 6156 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.melmaria.wa.edu.au | www.santamaria.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Santa Maria College scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 68.8).
- •Santa Maria College has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Santa Maria College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
- •Santa Maria College is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 513.
- •Santa Maria College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -23%).
- •Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Santa Maria College is an independent 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 Mel Maria Catholic Primary School better than Santa Maria College?
On the Success Index, Santa Maria College ranks higher (72.0 vs 68.8 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 Mel Maria Catholic Primary School and Santa Maria College?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Attadale and Attadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Santa Maria College has 12.2.
How do Mel Maria Catholic Primary School and Santa Maria College rank in WA?
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is 98th of 583 and Santa Maria College is 20th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.