Mullaloo Heights Primary School vs West Balcatta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mullaloo Heights Primary School
Mullaloo · Government primary · K-6
236 students · ICSEA 1070
West Balcatta Primary School
Balcatta · Government primary · K-6
495 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Mullaloo Heights Primary School Mullaloo WA | West Balcatta Primary School Balcatta WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #180 of 583 | #230 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1798 of 4,908 | #2219 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 236 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 113 / 123 | 227 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mullaloo 6027 | Balcatta 6021 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mullalooheightsps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5599 |
The verdict
- •Mullaloo Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 56.5).
- •Mullaloo Heights Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.9).
- •West Balcatta Primary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 236.
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 Heights Primary School better than West Balcatta Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mullaloo Heights Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 56.5 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 Mullaloo Heights Primary School and West Balcatta Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Mullaloo and Balcatta in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mullaloo Heights Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Balcatta Primary School has 17.9.
How do Mullaloo Heights Primary School and West Balcatta Primary School rank in WA?
Mullaloo Heights Primary School is 180th of 583 and West Balcatta Primary School is 230th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.