Ashdale Primary School vs Atwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 37 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashdale Primary School
Darch · Government primary · K-6
682 students · ICSEA 1047
Atwell Primary School
Atwell · Government primary · K-6
505 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Ashdale Primary School Darch WA | Atwell Primary School Atwell WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 583 | #306 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2346 of 4,908 | #2789 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 682 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 351 / 331 | 247 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Darch 6065 | Atwell 6164 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5786 | www.atwellps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ashdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 48.6).
- •Atwell Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.7).
- •Ashdale Primary School is the larger school with 682 students compared with 505.
- •Ashdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -35%).
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 Ashdale Primary School better than Atwell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ashdale Primary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 48.6 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 Ashdale Primary School and Atwell Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Darch and Atwell in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashdale Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Atwell Primary School has 16.8.
How do Ashdale Primary School and Atwell Primary School rank in WA?
Ashdale Primary School is 251st of 583 and Atwell Primary School is 306th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.