Caversham Primary School vs Dayton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caversham Primary School
West Swan · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 1035
Dayton Primary School
Dayton · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Caversham Primary School West Swan WA | Dayton Primary School Dayton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #291 of 583 | #256 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2657 of 4,908 | #2401 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 404 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 222 | 205 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | West Swan 6055 | Dayton 6055 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5096 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5874&pageID=SO01 |
The verdict
- •Dayton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.1 vs 50.4).
- •Dayton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caversham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.4).
- •Dayton Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 404.
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 Caversham Primary School better than Dayton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dayton Primary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 50.4 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 Caversham Primary School and Dayton Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Swan and Dayton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caversham Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dayton Primary School has 17.4.
How do Caversham Primary School and Dayton Primary School rank in WA?
Caversham Primary School is 291st of 583 and Dayton Primary School is 256th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.