Dardanup Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 641 m 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
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Dardanup · Catholic primary · PP-6
195 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Dardanup Primary School Dardanup WA | Our Lady of Lourdes School Dardanup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #325 of 583 | #283 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2961 of 4,908 | #2609 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 221 | 195 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 129 | 92 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +58% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dardanup 6236 | Dardanup 6236 |
| Council area | Dardanup | Dardanup |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dardanupps.wa.edu.au | www.ololdard.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School scores higher on the Success Index (51.2 vs 46.4).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dardanup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.0).
- •Dardanup Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 195.
- •Dardanup Primary School has grown faster over five years (58% vs 13%).
- •Dardanup Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Lourdes School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady of Lourdes School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes School ranks higher (51.2 vs 46.4 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 Dardanup Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes School?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Dardanup and Dardanup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dardanup Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes School has 16.0.
How do Dardanup Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes School rank in WA?
Dardanup Primary School is 325th of 583 and Our Lady of Lourdes School is 283rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.