Davallia Primary School vs Liwara Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 915 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Davallia Primary School
Duncraig · Government primary · K-6
553 students · ICSEA 1122
Liwara Catholic Primary School
Greenwood · Catholic primary · PP-6
394 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Davallia Primary School Duncraig WA | Liwara Catholic Primary School Greenwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 583 | #133 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #807 of 4,908 | #1436 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 553 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 272 | 198 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Duncraig 6023 | Greenwood 6024 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5566 | www.liwara.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Davallia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 65.3).
- •Davallia Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.5).
- •Davallia Primary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 394.
- •Davallia Primary School is a government school while Liwara Catholic Primary 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 Davallia Primary School better than Liwara Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Davallia Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 65.3 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 Davallia Primary School and Liwara Catholic Primary School?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Duncraig and Greenwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Davallia Primary School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liwara Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Davallia Primary School and Liwara Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Davallia Primary School is 61st of 583 and Liwara Catholic Primary School is 133rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.