St Lawrence Primary School vs West Coast Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 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
West Coast Steiner School
Nollamara · Independent primary · PP-6
172 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | St Lawrence Primary School Balcatta WA | West Coast Steiner School Nollamara WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 583 | #53 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2018 of 4,908 | #731 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 200 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 91 | 80 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balcatta 6021 | Nollamara 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stlawbal.wa.edu.au | www.wcss.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •West Coast Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 58.9).
- •West Coast Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Coast Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.9).
- •St Lawrence Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 172.
- •West Coast Steiner School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -4%).
- •St Lawrence Primary School is a catholic school while West Coast Steiner School is an independent 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 St Lawrence Primary School better than West Coast Steiner School?
On the Success Index, West Coast Steiner School ranks higher (73.1 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 West Coast Steiner School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Balcatta and Nollamara 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 West Coast Steiner School has 13.0.
How do St Lawrence Primary School and West Coast Steiner School rank in WA?
St Lawrence Primary School is 205th of 583 and West Coast Steiner School is 53rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.