Dalkeith Primary School vs Methodist Ladies' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dalkeith Primary School
Dalkeith · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 1183
Methodist Ladies' College
Claremont · Independent combined · PP-12
1,035 students · ICSEA 1190
| Measure | Dalkeith Primary School Dalkeith WA | Methodist Ladies' College Claremont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 583 | #1 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #694 of 4,908 | #7 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 330 | 1,035 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 169 | 1,035 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 117 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1190 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 115.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 67.6 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dalkeith 6009 | Claremont 6010 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Claremont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5131 | www.mlc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Methodist Ladies' College scores higher on the Success Index (89.8 vs 73.4).
- •Methodist Ladies' College has the higher ICSEA (1190 vs 1183), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Methodist Ladies' College has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 16.6).
- •Methodist Ladies' College is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 330.
- •Methodist Ladies' College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
- •Dalkeith Primary School is a government school while Methodist Ladies' College is an independent 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 Dalkeith Primary School better than Methodist Ladies' College?
On the Success Index, Methodist Ladies' College ranks higher (89.8 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 Dalkeith Primary School and Methodist Ladies' College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dalkeith and Claremont in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalkeith Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Methodist Ladies' College has 9.0.
How do Dalkeith Primary School and Methodist Ladies' College rank in WA?
Dalkeith Primary School is 47th of 583 and Methodist Ladies' College is 1st of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.