Dalkeith Primary School vs Nedlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.0 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
Nedlands Primary School
Nedlands · Government primary · K-6
473 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Dalkeith Primary School Dalkeith WA | Nedlands Primary School Nedlands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 583 | #42 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #694 of 4,908 | #640 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 330 | 473 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 169 | 232 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dalkeith 6009 | Nedlands 6009 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Nedlands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5131 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5344 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.4 vs 73.9).
- •Dalkeith Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1180), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dalkeith Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.9).
- •Nedlands Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 330.
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 Nedlands 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 Dalkeith Primary School and Nedlands Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Dalkeith and Nedlands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalkeith Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nedlands Primary School has 18.9.
How do Dalkeith Primary School and Nedlands Primary School rank in WA?
Dalkeith Primary School is 47th of 583 and Nedlands Primary School is 42nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.