Creaney Education Support Centre vs Dalmain Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Creaney Education Support Centre
Kingsley · Government special · K-6
72 students · ICSEA 1056
Dalmain Primary School
Kingsley · Government primary · K-6
278 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Creaney Education Support Centre Kingsley WA | Dalmain Primary School Kingsley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #169 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1682 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 72 | 278 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 54 | 140 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kingsley 6026 | Kingsley 6026 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | creaneyesc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5703 |
The verdict
- •Dalmain Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Creaney Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 16.9).
- •Dalmain Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 72.
- •Creaney Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (22% vs -2%).
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 Creaney Education Support Centre better than Dalmain Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Creaney Education Support Centre and Dalmain Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kingsley and Kingsley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Creaney Education Support Centre has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dalmain Primary School has 16.9.
How do Creaney Education Support Centre and Dalmain Primary School rank in WA?
Creaney Education Support Centre is unranked and Dalmain Primary School is 169th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.