Dalkeith Primary School vs Scotch College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.8 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
Scotch College
Swanbourne · Independent combined · PP-12
1,552 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Dalkeith Primary School Dalkeith WA | Scotch College Swanbourne WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 583 | #19 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #694 of 4,908 | #214 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 330 | 1,552 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 169 | 13 / 1,539 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 194 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 188 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 154.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 103.1 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dalkeith 6009 | Swanbourne 6010 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Claremont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5131 | www.scotch.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.4 vs 72.5).
- •Dalkeith Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scotch College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 16.6).
- •Scotch College is the larger school with 1,552 students compared with 330.
- •Scotch College has grown faster over five years (14% vs -5%).
- •Dalkeith Primary School is a government school while Scotch 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 Scotch College?
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 Scotch College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Dalkeith and Swanbourne in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalkeith Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scotch College has 10.0.
How do Dalkeith Primary School and Scotch College rank in WA?
Dalkeith Primary School is 47th of 583 and Scotch College is 19th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.