Mel Maria Catholic Primary School
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Attadale, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1131, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 513 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 19% of students have a language background other than English.
Attadale WA 6156. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mel Maria Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mel Maria Catholic Primary School ranks 52nd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Attadale Primary School, a government primary school 0.3 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. Mel Maria Catholic Primary School scores 1131, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mel Maria 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 Attadale
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is located in Attadale, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,521/wk and median rent of $425/wk. Population: 6,638.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Attadale suburb profileSchools near Mel Maria Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mel Maria Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attadale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Attadale | 0.3 km | 1137 | 6 higher | 440 |
| Santa Maria CollegeIndependent Combined · Attadale | 0.7 km | 1133 | 2 higher | 1,334 |
| Bicton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bicton | 1.4 km | 1113 | 18 lower | 562 |
| Melville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melville | 1.4 km | 1119 | 12 lower | 670 |
| Melville Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Melville | 2.1 km | 1071 | 60 lower | 1,398 |
| Palmyra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmyra | 2.4 km | 1113 | 18 lower | 536 |
| Booragoon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Booragoon | 2.5 km | 1121 | 10 lower | 435 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mel Maria Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mel Maria Catholic Primary School offer?
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School offers PP-6.
What is Mel Maria Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1131, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mel Maria Catholic Primary School?
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School has 513 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mel Maria Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mel Maria Catholic Primary School are Attadale Primary School (0.3 km), Santa Maria College (0.7 km), Bicton Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Mel Maria Catholic Primary School located?
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is located in Attadale, WA 6156. Visit the school website at http://www.melmaria.wa.edu.au.