Our Lady of Mercy Primary School vs Rawlinson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School
Girrawheen · Catholic primary · PP-6
334 students · ICSEA 997
Rawlinson Primary School
Marangaroo · Government primary · K-6
405 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Our Lady of Mercy Primary School Girrawheen WA | Rawlinson Primary School Marangaroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #297 of 583 | #476 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2694 of 4,908 | #4219 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 334 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 169 | 213 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Girrawheen 6064 | Marangaroo 6064 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olom.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5754 |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.9 vs 28.8).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.8).
- •Rawlinson Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 334.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is a catholic school while Rawlinson 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 Our Lady of Mercy Primary School better than Rawlinson Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mercy Primary School ranks higher (49.9 vs 28.8 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 Our Lady of Mercy Primary School and Rawlinson Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Girrawheen and Marangaroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rawlinson Primary School has 15.8.
How do Our Lady of Mercy Primary School and Rawlinson Primary School rank in WA?
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is 297th of 583 and Rawlinson Primary School is 476th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.