Mount Lockyer Primary School vs Parklands School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 595 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Lockyer Primary School
Albany · Government primary · PP-6
599 students · ICSEA 926
Parklands School
Albany · Independent primary · PP-6
112 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Mount Lockyer Primary School Albany WA | Parklands School Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #563 of 583 | #141 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4795 of 4,908 | #1506 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 599 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 331 | 50 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 4% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5326 | www.parklands.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parklands School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 19.5).
- •Parklands School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parklands School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 16.1).
- •Mount Lockyer Primary School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 112.
- •Mount Lockyer Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -13%).
- •Mount Lockyer Primary School is a government school while Parklands School is an independent 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 Mount Lockyer Primary School better than Parklands School?
On the Success Index, Parklands School ranks higher (64.4 vs 19.5 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 Mount Lockyer Primary School and Parklands School?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Lockyer Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parklands School has 10.0.
How do Mount Lockyer Primary School and Parklands School rank in WA?
Mount Lockyer Primary School is 563rd of 583 and Parklands School is 141st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.