Merriwa Education Support Centre vs Quinns Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 987 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
Quinns Baptist College
Mindarie · Independent combined · PP-12
1,101 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Merriwa Education Support Centre Merriwa WA | Quinns Baptist College Mindarie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #85 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #731 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 106 | 1,101 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 79 | 578 / 523 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 105 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +112% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 72.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.0 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | Merriwa 6030 | Mindarie 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6092 | www.qbc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Quinns Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merriwa Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 15.2).
- •Quinns Baptist College is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 106.
- •Merriwa Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (112% vs -3%).
- •Merriwa Education Support Centre is a government school while Quinns Baptist 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 Merriwa Education Support Centre better than Quinns Baptist College?
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 Quinns Baptist College?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Merriwa and Mindarie 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 Quinns Baptist College has 15.2.
How do Merriwa Education Support Centre and Quinns Baptist College rank in WA?
Merriwa Education Support Centre is unranked and Quinns Baptist College is 85th of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.