Noranda Primary School vs Weld Square Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noranda Primary School
Noranda · Government primary · K-6
352 students · ICSEA 1020
Weld Square Primary School
Morley · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Noranda Primary School Noranda WA | Weld Square Primary School Morley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #331 of 583 | #135 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3003 of 4,908 | #1461 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 352 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 184 | 83 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Noranda 6062 | Morley 6062 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.norandaps.wa.edu.au | www.weldsquareps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Weld Square Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 46.0).
- •Weld Square Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Weld Square Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •Noranda Primary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 158.
- •Weld Square Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -2%).
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 Noranda Primary School better than Weld Square Primary School?
On the Success Index, Weld Square Primary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 46.0 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 Noranda Primary School and Weld Square Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Noranda and Morley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noranda Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Weld Square Primary School has 13.6.
How do Noranda Primary School and Weld Square Primary School rank in WA?
Noranda Primary School is 331st of 583 and Weld Square Primary School is 135th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.