Majella Catholic Primary School
Majella Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Balga, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 958, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 233 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 87% have a language background other than English.
Balga WA 6061. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Majella Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Majella Catholic Primary School ranks 552nd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 41 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 30th-highest ICSEA and the 24th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gladys Newton School, a government combined school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Majella Catholic Primary School scores 958, near average.
Enrolment and location
Majella Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Balga
Majella Catholic Primary School is located in Balga, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,299/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 13,864.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Balga suburb profileSchools near Majella Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Majella Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriapendi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 0.4 km | 965 | 7 higher | 266 |
| Balga Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balga | 0.5 km | 909 | 49 lower | 596 |
| Balga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 0.6 km | 937 | 21 lower | 213 |
| John Septimus Roe Anglican Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Mirrabooka | 0.7 km | 1075 | 117 higher | 1,702 |
| Emmanuel Christian Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Girrawheen | 1.2 km | 973 | 15 higher | 711 |
| Mercy CollegeCatholic Combined · Koondoola | 1.3 km | 988 | 30 higher | 1,574 |
| North Balga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 1.4 km | 922 | 36 lower | 276 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Majella Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Majella Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Majella Catholic Primary School offer?
Majella Catholic Primary School offers PP-6.
What is Majella Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Majella Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 958, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Majella Catholic Primary School?
Majella Catholic Primary School has 233 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Majella Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Majella Catholic Primary School are Gladys Newton School (0.2 km), Warriapendi Primary School (0.4 km), Balga Senior High School (0.5 km).
Where is Majella Catholic Primary School located?
Majella Catholic Primary School is located in Balga, WA 6061. Visit the school website at http://www.majella.wa.edu.au.