Moerlina School vs St Thomas' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km 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
St Thomas' Primary School
Claremont · Catholic primary · PP-6
176 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Moerlina School Mount Claremont WA | St Thomas' Primary School Claremont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #3 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #101 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 50 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 27 | 87 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Claremont 6010 | Claremont 6010 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Claremont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.moerlina.wa.edu.au | www.stthomas.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 81.2).
- •St Thomas' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moerlina School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.4).
- •St Thomas' Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 50.
- •Moerlina School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 4%).
- •Moerlina School is a independent school while St Thomas' Primary School is a catholic 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 St Thomas' Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas' Primary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 81.2 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 Moerlina School and St Thomas' Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Claremont and Claremont in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moerlina School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas' Primary School has 14.4.
How do Moerlina School and St Thomas' Primary School rank in WA?
Moerlina School is unranked and St Thomas' Primary School is 3rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.