Brookman Primary School vs Darkan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 162 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brookman Primary School
Langford · Government primary · K-6
323 students · ICSEA 963
Darkan Primary School
Darkan · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Brookman Primary School Langford WA | Darkan Primary School Darkan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3042 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 323 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 169 | 33 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 2% |
| Suburb | Langford 6147 | Darkan 6392 |
| Council area | Gosnells | West Arthur |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | brookmanps.wa.edu.au/ | www.darkanps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Brookman Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 40.6).
- •Darkan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.3).
- •Brookman Primary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 56.
- •Brookman Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -36%).
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 Brookman Primary School better than Darkan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brookman Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 40.6 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 Brookman Primary School and Darkan Primary School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Langford and Darkan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brookman Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darkan Primary School has 9.0.
How do Brookman Primary School and Darkan Primary School rank in WA?
Brookman Primary School is 335th of 583 and Darkan Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.