Dale Christian College WA vs Neerigen Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 871 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dale Christian College WA
Armadale · Independent combined · PP-12
657 students · ICSEA 1001
Neerigen Brook Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · K-6
302 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | Dale Christian College WA Armadale WA | Neerigen Brook Primary School Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 172 | #494 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1088 of 1,259 | #4392 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 657 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 301 | 149 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.1 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 21% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dalecc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5517 |
The verdict
- •Dale Christian College WA scores higher on the Success Index (29.5 vs 26.5).
- •Dale Christian College WA has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Neerigen Brook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Dale Christian College WA is the larger school with 657 students compared with 302.
- •Dale Christian College WA has grown faster over five years (13% vs -18%).
- •Dale Christian College WA is a independent school while Neerigen Brook 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 Dale Christian College WA better than Neerigen Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dale Christian College WA ranks higher (29.5 vs 26.5 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 Dale Christian College WA and Neerigen Brook Primary School?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Armadale and Armadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dale Christian College WA has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Neerigen Brook Primary School has 13.7.
How do Dale Christian College WA and Neerigen Brook Primary School rank in WA?
Dale Christian College WA is 141st of 172 and Neerigen Brook Primary School is 494th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.