Brentwood Primary School vs Darlington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood Primary School
Brentwood · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 1116
Darlington Primary School
Darlington · Government primary · K-6
375 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Brentwood Primary School Brentwood WA | Darlington Primary School Darlington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 583 | #92 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #909 of 4,908 | #1091 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 331 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 174 | 184 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Brentwood 6153 | Darlington 6070 |
| Council area | Melville | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brentwoodps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5138 |
The verdict
- •Brentwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.1 vs 69.1).
- •Darlington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brentwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.4).
- •Darlington Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 331.
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 Brentwood Primary School better than Darlington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brentwood Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 69.1 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 Brentwood Primary School and Darlington Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Darlington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brentwood Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darlington Primary School has 17.4.
How do Brentwood Primary School and Darlington Primary School rank in WA?
Brentwood Primary School is 73rd of 583 and Darlington Primary School is 92nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.