Carmel School vs Sutherland Dianella Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 698 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel School
Dianella · Independent combined · PP-12
390 students · ICSEA 1149
Sutherland Dianella Primary School
Dianella · Government primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Carmel School Dianella WA | Sutherland Dianella Primary School Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 172 | #105 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #135 of 1,259 | #1200 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 211 | 168 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carmel.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5143 |
The verdict
- •Carmel School scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 68.1).
- •Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmel School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 16.0).
- •Carmel School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 363.
- •Sutherland Dianella Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -13%).
- •Carmel School is a independent school while Sutherland Dianella Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Carmel School better than Sutherland Dianella Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carmel School ranks higher (78.1 vs 68.1 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 Carmel School and Sutherland Dianella Primary School?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Dianella and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmel School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sutherland Dianella Primary School has 16.0.
How do Carmel School and Sutherland Dianella Primary School rank in WA?
Carmel School is 10th of 172 and Sutherland Dianella Primary School is 105th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.