Morley Primary School vs Noranda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Morley Primary School
Morley · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1027
Noranda Primary School
Noranda · Government primary · K-6
352 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Morley Primary School Morley WA | Noranda Primary School Noranda WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #197 of 583 | #331 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1949 of 4,908 | #3003 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 228 | 352 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 127 | 168 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Morley 6062 | Noranda 6062 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5316 | www.norandaps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Morley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 46.0).
- •Morley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •Noranda Primary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 228.
- •Morley Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -2%).
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 Morley Primary School better than Noranda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Morley Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 46.0 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 Morley Primary School and Noranda Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Morley and Noranda in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Morley Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noranda Primary School has 16.4.
How do Morley Primary School and Noranda Primary School rank in WA?
Morley Primary School is 197th of 583 and Noranda Primary School is 331st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.