Dampier Primary School vs Tambrey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 13 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
Tambrey Primary School
Karratha · Government primary · K-6
683 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Dampier Primary School Dampier WA | Tambrey Primary School Karratha WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #354 of 583 | #496 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3228 of 4,908 | #4405 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 193 | 683 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 107 | 344 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 42.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 38.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 31% |
| Suburb | Dampier 6713 | Karratha 6714 |
| Council area | Karratha | Karratha |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5133 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5690 |
The verdict
- •Dampier Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.9 vs 26.4).
- •Dampier Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dampier Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.1).
- •Tambrey Primary School is the larger school with 683 students compared with 193.
- •Tambrey Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Tambrey Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dampier Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 26.4 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 Tambrey Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Dampier and Karratha in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dampier Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tambrey Primary School has 15.1.
How do Dampier Primary School and Tambrey Primary School rank in WA?
Dampier Primary School is 354th of 583 and Tambrey Primary School is 496th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.