Merriwa Primary School vs Quinns Rocks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 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
Quinns Rocks Primary School
Quinns Rocks · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Merriwa Primary School Merriwa WA | Quinns Rocks Primary School Quinns Rocks WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #446 of 583 | #361 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4019 of 4,908 | #3308 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 362 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 180 | 174 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 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=5739 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5637 |
The verdict
- •Quinns Rocks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.7 vs 31.5).
- •Quinns Rocks Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merriwa Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.1).
- •Merriwa Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 358.
- •Merriwa Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% 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 Primary School better than Quinns Rocks Primary School?
On the Success Index, Quinns Rocks Primary School ranks higher (41.7 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 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 Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quinns Rocks Primary School has 17.1.
How do Merriwa Primary School and Quinns Rocks Primary School rank in WA?
Merriwa Primary School is 446th of 583 and Quinns Rocks Primary School is 361st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.