Dalkeith Primary School vs Rosalie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 4.3 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
Rosalie Primary School
Shenton Park · Government primary · K-6
470 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Dalkeith Primary School Dalkeith WA | Rosalie Primary School Shenton Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 583 | #82 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #694 of 4,908 | #958 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 330 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 169 | 223 / 247 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dalkeith 6009 | Shenton Park 6008 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Subiaco |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5131 | www.rosalie.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dalkeith Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 70.7).
- •Dalkeith Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1178), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dalkeith Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.5).
- •Rosalie Primary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 330.
- •Dalkeith Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -17%).
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 Rosalie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dalkeith Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 70.7 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 Rosalie Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Dalkeith and Shenton Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalkeith Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosalie Primary School has 18.5.
How do Dalkeith Primary School and Rosalie Primary School rank in WA?
Dalkeith Primary School is 47th of 583 and Rosalie Primary School is 82nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.