Merriwa Primary School vs Rawlinson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 22 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
Rawlinson Primary School
Marangaroo · Government primary · K-6
405 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Merriwa Primary School Merriwa WA | Rawlinson Primary School Marangaroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #446 of 583 | #476 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4019 of 4,908 | #4219 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 362 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 180 | 213 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 7% |
| Suburb | Merriwa 6030 | Marangaroo 6064 |
| 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=5754 |
The verdict
- •Merriwa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.5 vs 28.8).
- •Rawlinson Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 362.
- •Rawlinson Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% 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 Rawlinson Primary School?
On the Success Index, Merriwa Primary School ranks higher (31.5 vs 28.8 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 Rawlinson Primary School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Merriwa and Marangaroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merriwa Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rawlinson Primary School has 15.8.
How do Merriwa Primary School and Rawlinson Primary School rank in WA?
Merriwa Primary School is 446th of 583 and Rawlinson Primary School is 476th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.