Boyanup Primary School vs Dardanup Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 9.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boyanup Primary School
Boyanup · Government primary · K-6
123 students · ICSEA 986
Dardanup Primary School
Dardanup · Government primary · K-6
221 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Boyanup Primary School Boyanup WA | Dardanup Primary School Dardanup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 583 | #325 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2998 of 4,908 | #2961 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 123 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 74 | 92 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Boyanup 6237 | Dardanup 6236 |
| Council area | Capel | Dardanup |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.boyanupps.wa.edu.au/ | www.dardanupps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.0 vs 46.4).
- •Dardanup Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boyanup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Dardanup Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 123.
- •Dardanup Primary School has grown faster over five years (58% vs -10%).
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 Boyanup Primary School better than Dardanup 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 Boyanup Primary School and Dardanup Primary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Boyanup and Dardanup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boyanup Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dardanup Primary School has 15.0.
How do Boyanup Primary School and Dardanup Primary School rank in WA?
Boyanup Primary School is 330th of 583 and Dardanup Primary School is 325th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.