Dardanup Primary School vs Madora Bay Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 103 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dardanup Primary School
Dardanup · Government primary · K-6
221 students · ICSEA 1004
Madora Bay Primary School
Madora Bay · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Dardanup Primary School Dardanup WA | Madora Bay Primary School Madora Bay WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #325 of 583 | #351 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2961 of 4,908 | #3211 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 221 | 276 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 129 | 119 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +58% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dardanup 6236 | Madora Bay 6210 |
| Council area | Dardanup | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dardanupps.wa.edu.au | madorabayps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dardanup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 43.2).
- •Madora Bay Primary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 221.
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 Dardanup Primary School better than Madora Bay Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dardanup Primary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 43.2 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 Dardanup Primary School and Madora Bay Primary School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Dardanup and Madora Bay in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dardanup Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Madora Bay Primary School has 14.8.
How do Dardanup Primary School and Madora Bay Primary School rank in WA?
Dardanup Primary School is 325th of 583 and Madora Bay Primary School is 351st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.