Mullaloo Beach Primary School vs Poseidon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.2 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
Poseidon Primary School
Heathridge · Government primary · K-6
267 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Mullaloo Beach Primary School Mullaloo WA | Poseidon Primary School Heathridge WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 583 | #298 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1333 of 4,908 | #2714 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 294 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 158 | 119 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Mullaloo 6027 | Heathridge 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5683 | www.poseidon.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mullaloo Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.5 vs 49.7).
- •Mullaloo Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Poseidon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
- •Mullaloo Beach Primary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 267.
- •Mullaloo Beach Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
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 Poseidon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mullaloo Beach Primary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 49.7 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 Poseidon Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mullaloo and Heathridge 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 Poseidon Primary School has 14.0.
How do Mullaloo Beach Primary School and Poseidon Primary School rank in WA?
Mullaloo Beach Primary School is 119th of 583 and Poseidon Primary School is 298th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.