Darling Range Sports College vs Dawson Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 966 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darling Range Sports College
Forrestfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,144 students · ICSEA 960
Dawson Park Primary School
Forrestfield · Government primary · K-6
494 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Darling Range Sports College Forrestfield WA | Dawson Park Primary School Forrestfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 140 | #350 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1170 of 1,472 | #3195 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,144 | 494 |
| Girls / boys | 467 / 677 | 230 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.7 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 6% |
| Suburb | Forrestfield 6058 | Forrestfield 6058 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4116 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5653 |
The verdict
- •Dawson Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 30.4).
- •Dawson Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darling Range Sports College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.4).
- •Darling Range Sports College is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 494.
- •Darling Range Sports College has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Darling Range Sports College better than Dawson Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dawson Park Primary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 30.4 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 Darling Range Sports College and Dawson Park Primary School?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Forrestfield and Forrestfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darling Range Sports College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dawson Park Primary School has 17.4.
How do Darling Range Sports College and Dawson Park Primary School rank in WA?
Darling Range Sports College is 106th of 140 and Dawson Park Primary School is 350th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.