Bassendean Primary School vs Dianella Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 8.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bassendean Primary School
Bassendean · Government primary · K-6
380 students · ICSEA 1096
Dianella Heights Primary School
Dianella · Government primary · K-6
448 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Bassendean Primary School Bassendean WA | Dianella Heights Primary School Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 583 | #100 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #756 of 4,908 | #1160 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 380 | 448 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 205 | 225 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bassendean 6054 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Bassendean | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5030 | www.dianellaheightsprimary.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bassendean Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 68.4).
- •Dianella Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dianella Heights Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 380.
- •Bassendean Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -2%).
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 Bassendean Primary School better than Dianella Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bassendean Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 68.4 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 Bassendean Primary School and Dianella Heights Primary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Bassendean and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bassendean Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dianella Heights Primary School has 15.9.
How do Bassendean Primary School and Dianella Heights Primary School rank in WA?
Bassendean Primary School is 56th of 583 and Dianella Heights Primary School is 100th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.