Darlington Primary School vs Greenmount Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington Primary School
Darlington · Government primary · K-6
375 students · ICSEA 1117
Greenmount Primary School
Greenmount · Government primary · K-6
380 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Darlington Primary School Darlington WA | Greenmount Primary School Greenmount WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 583 | #368 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1091 of 4,908 | #3349 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 375 | 380 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 191 | 186 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 10% |
| Suburb | Darlington 6070 | Greenmount 6056 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5138 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5196 |
The verdict
- •Darlington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 41.1).
- •Darlington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greenmount Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.4).
- •Greenmount Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 375.
- •Greenmount Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Darlington Primary School better than Greenmount Primary School?
On the Success Index, Darlington Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 41.1 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 Darlington Primary School and Greenmount Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Greenmount in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darlington Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greenmount Primary School has 16.8.
How do Darlington Primary School and Greenmount Primary School rank in WA?
Darlington Primary School is 92nd of 583 and Greenmount Primary School is 368th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.