Merriwa Primary School vs Mindarie Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merriwa Primary School
Merriwa · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 952
Mindarie Senior College
Mindarie · Government high school · 11-12
754 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Merriwa Primary School Merriwa WA | Mindarie Senior College Mindarie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #446 of 583 | #36 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4019 of 4,908 | #522 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 362 | 754 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 180 | 418 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 346 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 56.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Merriwa 6030 | Mindarie 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5739 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4171 |
The verdict
- •Mindarie Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 31.5).
- •Mindarie Senior College has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mindarie Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
- •Mindarie Senior College is the larger school with 754 students compared with 362.
- •Mindarie Senior College has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Primary School better than Mindarie Senior College?
On the Success Index, Mindarie Senior College ranks higher (59.8 vs 31.5 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 Merriwa Primary School and Mindarie Senior College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Merriwa and Mindarie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merriwa Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mindarie Senior College has 13.3.
How do Merriwa Primary School and Mindarie Senior College rank in WA?
Merriwa Primary School is 446th of 583 and Mindarie Senior College is 36th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.