Dampier Primary School vs Koorda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1133 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dampier Primary School
Dampier · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 984
Koorda Primary School
Koorda · Government primary · K-6
27 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Dampier Primary School Dampier WA | Koorda Primary School Koorda WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #354 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3228 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 193 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 107 | 11 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dampier 6713 | Koorda 6475 |
| Council area | Karratha | Koorda |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5133 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5259 |
The verdict
- •Koorda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.6 vs 42.9).
- •Koorda Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 13.4).
- •Dampier Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 27.
- •Koorda Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -4%).
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 Dampier Primary School better than Koorda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Koorda Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 42.9 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 Dampier Primary School and Koorda Primary School?
About 1133 km in a straight line, between Dampier and Koorda in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dampier Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Koorda Primary School has 5.9.
How do Dampier Primary School and Koorda Primary School rank in WA?
Dampier Primary School is 354th of 583 and Koorda Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.