Butler Primary School vs Dampier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1225 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Primary School
Butler · Government primary · K-6
530 students · ICSEA 984
Dampier Primary School
Dampier · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Butler Primary School Butler WA | Dampier Primary School Dampier WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #429 of 583 | #354 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3898 of 4,908 | #3228 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 530 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 287 | 86 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 15% |
| Suburb | Butler 6036 | Dampier 6713 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Karratha |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5783 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5133 |
The verdict
- •Dampier Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.9 vs 33.2).
- •Dampier Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.8).
- •Butler Primary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 193.
- •Dampier Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -14%).
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 Butler Primary School better than Dampier Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dampier Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 33.2 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 Butler Primary School and Dampier Primary School?
About 1225 km in a straight line, between Butler and Dampier in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Butler Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dampier Primary School has 13.4.
How do Butler Primary School and Dampier Primary School rank in WA?
Butler Primary School is 429th of 583 and Dampier Primary School is 354th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.