Mullaloo Beach Primary School vs North Harrisdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 42 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mullaloo Beach Primary School
Mullaloo · Government primary · K-6
294 students · ICSEA 1077
North Harrisdale Primary School
Harrisdale · Government primary · K-6
805 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Mullaloo Beach Primary School Mullaloo WA | North Harrisdale Primary School Harrisdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 583 | #152 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1333 of 4,908 | #1588 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 294 | 805 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 158 | 388 / 417 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 42.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mullaloo 6027 | Harrisdale 6112 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5683 | northharrisdaleprimary.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mullaloo Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.5 vs 63.7).
- •Mullaloo Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.2).
- •North Harrisdale Primary School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 294.
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 Mullaloo Beach Primary School better than North Harrisdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mullaloo Beach Primary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 63.7 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 Mullaloo Beach Primary School and North Harrisdale Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Mullaloo and Harrisdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mullaloo Beach Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Harrisdale Primary School has 18.2.
How do Mullaloo Beach Primary School and North Harrisdale Primary School rank in WA?
Mullaloo Beach Primary School is 119th of 583 and North Harrisdale Primary School is 152nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.