Mingenew Primary School vs Parkwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 320 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mingenew Primary School
Mingenew · Government primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 1029
Parkwood Primary School
Parkwood · Government primary · K-6
619 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Mingenew Primary School Mingenew WA | Parkwood Primary School Parkwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #223 of 583 | #224 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2151 of 4,908 | #2170 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 83 | 619 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 44 | 286 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 39.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mingenew 6522 | Parkwood 6147 |
| Council area | Mingenew | Canning |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5307 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5581 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.1 vs 56.9).
- •Parkwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mingenew Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Parkwood Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 83.
- •Mingenew Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 6%).
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 Mingenew Primary School better than Parkwood Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mingenew Primary School and Parkwood Primary School?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Mingenew and Parkwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mingenew Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkwood Primary School has 15.2.
How do Mingenew Primary School and Parkwood Primary School rank in WA?
Mingenew Primary School is 223rd of 583 and Parkwood Primary School is 224th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.