Merriwa Education Support Centre vs Merriwa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 0 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merriwa Education Support Centre
Merriwa · Government special · K-6
106 students · ICSEA 983
Merriwa Primary School
Merriwa · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Merriwa Education Support Centre Merriwa WA | Merriwa Primary School Merriwa WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #446 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4019 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 106 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 79 | 182 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +112% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.0 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Merriwa 6030 | Merriwa 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6092 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5739 |
The verdict
- •Merriwa Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merriwa Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 16.1).
- •Merriwa Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 106.
- •Merriwa Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (112% vs -9%).
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 Merriwa Education Support Centre better than Merriwa Primary 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 Merriwa Education Support Centre and Merriwa Primary School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Merriwa and Merriwa in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merriwa Education Support Centre has 5.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merriwa Primary School has 16.1.
How do Merriwa Education Support Centre and Merriwa Primary School rank in WA?
Merriwa Education Support Centre is unranked and Merriwa Primary School is 446th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.