Mindarie Senior College vs Quinns Rocks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 612 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mindarie Senior College
Mindarie · Government high school · 11-12
754 students · ICSEA 1045
Quinns Rocks Primary School
Quinns Rocks · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Mindarie Senior College Mindarie WA | Quinns Rocks Primary School Quinns Rocks WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 140 | #361 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #522 of 1,472 | #3308 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 754 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 336 | 174 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 346 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.9 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mindarie 6030 | Quinns Rocks 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4171 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5637 |
The verdict
- •Mindarie Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 41.7).
- •Mindarie Senior College has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mindarie Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.1).
- •Mindarie Senior College is the larger school with 754 students compared with 358.
- •Mindarie Senior College has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Mindarie Senior College better than Quinns Rocks Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mindarie Senior College ranks higher (59.8 vs 41.7 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 Mindarie Senior College and Quinns Rocks Primary School?
About 612 m in a straight line, between Mindarie and Quinns Rocks in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mindarie Senior College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quinns Rocks Primary School has 17.1.
How do Mindarie Senior College and Quinns Rocks Primary School rank in WA?
Mindarie Senior College is 36th of 140 and Quinns Rocks Primary School is 361st of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.