Mullaloo Beach Primary School vs Ocean Reef Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 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
Ocean Reef Senior High School
Ocean Reef · Government high school · 7-12
1,353 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Mullaloo Beach Primary School Mullaloo WA | Ocean Reef Senior High School Ocean Reef WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 583 | #34 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1333 of 4,908 | #497 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 294 | 1,353 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 158 | 637 / 716 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 225 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 93.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 54.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mullaloo 6027 | Ocean Reef 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5683 | www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mullaloo Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.5 vs 60.7).
- •Mullaloo Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ocean Reef Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •Ocean Reef Senior High School is the larger school with 1,353 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 Ocean Reef Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Mullaloo Beach Primary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 60.7 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 Ocean Reef Senior High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mullaloo and Ocean Reef 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 Ocean Reef Senior High School has 14.5.
How do Mullaloo Beach Primary School and Ocean Reef Senior High School rank in WA?
Mullaloo Beach Primary School is 119th of 583 and Ocean Reef Senior High School is 34th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.