Darkan Primary School vs Mundijong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 136 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darkan Primary School
Darkan · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 963
Mundijong Primary School
Mundijong · Government primary · K-6
250 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Darkan Primary School Darkan WA | Mundijong Primary School Mundijong WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #415 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3768 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 56 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 23 | 127 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Darkan 6392 | Mundijong 6123 |
| Council area | West Arthur | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.darkanps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5336 |
The verdict
- •Darkan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 35.1).
- •Darkan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.7).
- •Mundijong Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 56.
- •Mundijong Primary School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -36%).
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 Darkan Primary School better than Mundijong Primary School?
On the Success Index, Darkan Primary School ranks higher (40.6 vs 35.1 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 Darkan Primary School and Mundijong Primary School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Darkan and Mundijong in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darkan Primary School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mundijong Primary School has 15.7.
How do Darkan Primary School and Mundijong Primary School rank in WA?
Darkan Primary School is unranked and Mundijong Primary School is 415th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.