Moerlina School vs Mount Claremont Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 867 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moerlina School
Mount Claremont · Independent primary · PP-6
50 students · ICSEA 1143
Mount Claremont Primary School
Mount Claremont · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Moerlina School Mount Claremont WA | Mount Claremont Primary School Mount Claremont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #24 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #426 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 50 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 27 | 157 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mount Claremont 6010 | Mount Claremont 6010 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Nedlands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.moerlina.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5194 |
The verdict
- •Moerlina School scores higher on the Success Index (81.2 vs 76.6).
- •Moerlina School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moerlina School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 16.7).
- •Mount Claremont Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 50.
- •Moerlina School is a independent school while Mount Claremont Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Moerlina School better than Mount Claremont Primary School?
On the Success Index, Moerlina School ranks higher (81.2 vs 76.6 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 Moerlina School and Mount Claremont Primary School?
About 867 m in a straight line, between Mount Claremont and Mount Claremont in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moerlina School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Claremont Primary School has 16.7.
How do Moerlina School and Mount Claremont Primary School rank in WA?
Moerlina School is unranked and Mount Claremont Primary School is 24th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.