Middle Swan Primary School vs Moorditj Noongar Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Swan Primary School
Stratton · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 942
Moorditj Noongar Community College
Midland · Government primary · K-6
121 students · ICSEA 678
| Measure | Middle Swan Primary School Stratton WA | Moorditj Noongar Community College Midland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #514 of 583 | #530 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4489 of 4,908 | #4612 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 340 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 178 | 53 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 678 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 98% |
| Suburb | Stratton 6056 | Midland 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5426 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5774 |
The verdict
- •Middle Swan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (25.1 vs 23.2).
- •Middle Swan Primary School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 678), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moorditj Noongar Community College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.6).
- •Middle Swan Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 121.
- •Moorditj Noongar Community College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -26%).
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 Middle Swan Primary School better than Moorditj Noongar Community College?
On the Success Index, Middle Swan Primary School ranks higher (25.1 vs 23.2 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 Middle Swan Primary School and Moorditj Noongar Community College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stratton and Midland in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Middle Swan Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moorditj Noongar Community College has 11.2.
How do Middle Swan Primary School and Moorditj Noongar Community College rank in WA?
Middle Swan Primary School is 514th of 583 and Moorditj Noongar Community College is 530th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.