Dalmain Primary School vs West Greenwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dalmain Primary School
Kingsley · Government primary · K-6
278 students · ICSEA 1077
West Greenwood Primary School
Greenwood · Government primary · K-6
382 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Dalmain Primary School Kingsley WA | West Greenwood Primary School Greenwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #169 of 583 | #266 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1682 of 4,908 | #2454 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 278 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 138 | 184 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kingsley 6026 | Greenwood 6024 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5703 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5600 |
The verdict
- •Dalmain Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 53.5).
- •Dalmain Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Greenwood Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 278.
- •Dalmain Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Dalmain Primary School better than West Greenwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dalmain Primary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 53.5 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 Dalmain Primary School and West Greenwood Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kingsley and Greenwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalmain Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Greenwood Primary School has 16.6.
How do Dalmain Primary School and West Greenwood Primary School rank in WA?
Dalmain Primary School is 169th of 583 and West Greenwood Primary School is 266th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.