St Lawrence Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 241 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Lawrence Primary School
Balcatta · Catholic primary · PP-6
200 students · ICSEA 1060
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Margaret River · Catholic primary · PP-6
173 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | St Lawrence Primary School Balcatta WA | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Margaret River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 583 | #157 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2018 of 4,908 | #1611 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 200 | 173 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 91 | 67 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Balcatta 6021 | Margaret River 6285 |
| Council area | Stirling | Augusta Margaret River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stlawbal.wa.edu.au | www.stmcps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 58.9).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.9).
- •St Lawrence Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 173.
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -4%).
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 St Lawrence Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 58.9 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 St Lawrence Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Balcatta and Margaret River in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Lawrence Primary School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has 15.4.
How do St Lawrence Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
St Lawrence Primary School is 205th of 583 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 157th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.