Dardanup Primary School vs Picton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 9.5 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
Picton Primary School
Glen Iris · Government primary · K-6
153 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Dardanup Primary School Dardanup WA | Picton Primary School Glen Iris WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #325 of 583 | #454 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2961 of 4,908 | #4100 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 221 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 129 | 83 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +58% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 11% |
| Suburb | Dardanup 6236 | Glen Iris 6230 |
| Council area | Dardanup | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dardanupps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5377 |
The verdict
- •Dardanup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 30.3).
- •Dardanup Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Picton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •Dardanup Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 153.
- •Dardanup Primary School has grown faster over five years (58% 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 Dardanup Primary School better than Picton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dardanup Primary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 30.3 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 Picton Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Dardanup and Glen Iris in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dardanup Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Picton Primary School has 12.5.
How do Dardanup Primary School and Picton Primary School rank in WA?
Dardanup Primary School is 325th of 583 and Picton Primary School is 454th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.