Merriwa Education Support Centre vs Quinns Rocks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km 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 Rocks Primary School
Quinns Rocks · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Merriwa Education Support Centre Merriwa WA | Quinns Rocks Primary School Quinns Rocks WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #361 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3308 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 106 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 79 | 174 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +112% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.0 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Merriwa 6030 | Quinns Rocks 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=5637 |
The verdict
- •Quinns Rocks Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merriwa Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 17.1).
- •Quinns Rocks Primary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 106.
- •Merriwa Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (112% vs -15%).
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 Rocks 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 Quinns Rocks Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Merriwa and Quinns Rocks 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 Rocks Primary School has 17.1.
How do Merriwa Education Support Centre and Quinns Rocks Primary School rank in WA?
Merriwa Education Support Centre is unranked and Quinns Rocks Primary School is 361st of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.