Davallia Primary School vs Poynter Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km 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
Poynter Primary School
Duncraig · Government primary · K-6
436 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Davallia Primary School Duncraig WA | Poynter Primary School Duncraig WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 583 | #104 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #807 of 4,908 | #1186 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 553 | 436 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 272 | 207 / 229 |
| 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% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Duncraig 6023 | Duncraig 6023 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5566 | www.poynterps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Davallia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 68.2).
- •Poynter Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Poynter Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.5).
- •Davallia Primary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 436.
- •Davallia Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -13%).
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 Poynter Primary School?
On the Success Index, Davallia Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 68.2 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 Poynter Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Duncraig and Duncraig in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Davallia Primary School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Poynter Primary School has 17.7.
How do Davallia Primary School and Poynter Primary School rank in WA?
Davallia Primary School is 61st of 583 and Poynter Primary School is 104th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.