Dalyellup Primary School vs Tuart Forest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dalyellup Primary School
Dalyellup · Government primary · K-6
448 students · ICSEA 970
Tuart Forest Primary School
Dalyellup · Government primary · K-6
459 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Dalyellup Primary School Dalyellup WA | Tuart Forest Primary School Dalyellup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #420 of 583 | #464 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3814 of 4,908 | #4150 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 448 | 459 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 245 | 223 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 25.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 7% |
| Suburb | Dalyellup 6230 | Dalyellup 6230 |
| Council area | Capel | Capel |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5779 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5831 |
The verdict
- •Dalyellup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.4 vs 29.8).
- •Dalyellup Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dalyellup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.1).
- •Tuart Forest Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 448.
- •Tuart Forest Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -11%).
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 Dalyellup Primary School better than Tuart Forest Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dalyellup Primary School ranks higher (34.4 vs 29.8 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 Dalyellup Primary School and Tuart Forest Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dalyellup and Dalyellup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalyellup Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuart Forest Primary School has 17.1.
How do Dalyellup Primary School and Tuart Forest Primary School rank in WA?
Dalyellup Primary School is 420th of 583 and Tuart Forest Primary School is 464th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.