Melville Primary School vs Our Lady of Fatima School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melville Primary School
Melville · Government primary · K-6
670 students · ICSEA 1119
Our Lady of Fatima School
Palmyra · Catholic primary · PP-6
156 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Melville Primary School Melville WA | Our Lady of Fatima School Palmyra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 583 | #44 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1173 of 4,908 | #650 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 670 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 314 / 356 | 72 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melville 6156 | Palmyra 6157 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5296 | www.olof.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 68.3).
- •Melville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.7).
- •Melville Primary School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 156.
- •Melville Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -15%).
- •Melville Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Fatima 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 Melville Primary School better than Our Lady of Fatima School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Fatima School ranks higher (73.8 vs 68.3 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 Melville Primary School and Our Lady of Fatima School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Melville and Palmyra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melville Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Fatima School has 12.2.
How do Melville Primary School and Our Lady of Fatima School rank in WA?
Melville Primary School is 101st of 583 and Our Lady of Fatima School is 44th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.