Ashdale Primary School vs Madeley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
Madeley Primary School
Madeley · Government primary · K-6
475 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Ashdale Primary School Darch WA | Madeley Primary School Madeley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 583 | #243 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2346 of 4,908 | #2279 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 682 | 475 |
| Girls / boys | 351 / 331 | 220 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 26.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Darch 6065 | Madeley 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5786 | www.madeleyprimary.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.7 vs 55.6).
- •Madeley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashdale Primary School is the larger school with 682 students compared with 475.
- •Madeley Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -21%).
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 Madeley Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashdale Primary School and Madeley Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Darch and Madeley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashdale Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Madeley Primary School has 17.3.
How do Ashdale Primary School and Madeley Primary School rank in WA?
Ashdale Primary School is 251st of 583 and Madeley Primary School is 243rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.