Christ Church Grammar School vs Dalkeith Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Grammar School
Claremont · Independent combined · PP-12
1,697 students · ICSEA 1193
Dalkeith Primary School
Dalkeith · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 1183
| Measure | Christ Church Grammar School Claremont WA | Dalkeith Primary School Dalkeith WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 172 | #47 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #38 of 1,259 | #694 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,697 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,697 | 161 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 202 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 197 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1193 | 1183 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 165.9 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 99.5 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Claremont 6010 | Dalkeith 6009 |
| Council area | Claremont | Nedlands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccgs.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5131 |
The verdict
- •Christ Church Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (85.6 vs 73.4).
- •Christ Church Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1193 vs 1183), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ Church Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.6).
- •Christ Church Grammar School is the larger school with 1,697 students compared with 330.
- •Christ Church Grammar School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
- •Christ Church Grammar School is a independent school while Dalkeith 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 Christ Church Grammar School better than Dalkeith Primary School?
On the Success Index, Christ Church Grammar School ranks higher (85.6 vs 73.4 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 Christ Church Grammar School and Dalkeith Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Dalkeith in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ Church Grammar School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dalkeith Primary School has 16.6.
How do Christ Church Grammar School and Dalkeith Primary School rank in WA?
Christ Church Grammar School is 3rd of 172 and Dalkeith Primary School is 47th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.