Mundaring Christian College vs Mundaring Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 916 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mundaring Christian College
Mundaring · Independent combined · PP-12
809 students · ICSEA 1051
Mundaring Primary School
Mundaring · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Mundaring Christian College Mundaring WA | Mundaring Primary School Mundaring WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 172 | #294 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #628 of 1,259 | #2683 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 809 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 378 / 431 | 164 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +45% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.0 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mundaring 6073 | Mundaring 6073 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mundaring.wa.edu.au | www.mundaringps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mundaring Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 50.0).
- •Mundaring Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mundaring Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.2).
- •Mundaring Christian College is the larger school with 809 students compared with 336.
- •Mundaring Christian College has grown faster over five years (45% vs 5%).
- •Mundaring Christian College is a independent school while Mundaring Primary School is a government 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 Mundaring Christian College better than Mundaring Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mundaring Christian College ranks higher (51.3 vs 50.0 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 Mundaring Christian College and Mundaring Primary School?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Mundaring and Mundaring in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mundaring Christian College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mundaring Primary School has 18.2.
How do Mundaring Christian College and Mundaring Primary School rank in WA?
Mundaring Christian College is 65th of 172 and Mundaring Primary School is 294th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.