Chidlow Primary School vs Dianella Primary College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 39 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chidlow Primary School
Chidlow · Government primary · K-6
132 students · ICSEA 968
Dianella Primary College
Dianella · Government primary · K-6
410 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Chidlow Primary School Chidlow WA | Dianella Primary College Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #427 of 583 | #323 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3878 of 4,908 | #2954 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 132 | 410 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 64 | 196 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Chidlow 6556 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5099 | www.dianellapc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dianella Primary College scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 33.4).
- •Dianella Primary College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.7).
- •Dianella Primary College is the larger school with 410 students compared with 132.
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 Chidlow Primary School better than Dianella Primary College?
On the Success Index, Dianella Primary College ranks higher (46.5 vs 33.4 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 Chidlow Primary School and Dianella Primary College?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Chidlow and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chidlow Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dianella Primary College has 13.2.
How do Chidlow Primary School and Dianella Primary College rank in WA?
Chidlow Primary School is 427th of 583 and Dianella Primary College is 323rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.