Davallia Primary School vs South Perth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 17 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
South Perth Primary School
South Perth · Government primary · K-6
395 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Davallia Primary School Duncraig WA | South Perth Primary School South Perth WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 583 | #71 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #807 of 4,908 | #893 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 553 | 395 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 272 | 192 / 203 |
| 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% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Duncraig 6023 | South Perth 6151 |
| Council area | Joondalup | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5566 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5374 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.2 vs 71.3).
- •South Perth Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.5).
- •Davallia Primary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 395.
- •South Perth Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 2%).
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 South Perth Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Davallia Primary School and South Perth Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Duncraig and South Perth in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Davallia Primary School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Perth Primary School has 16.1.
How do Davallia Primary School and South Perth Primary School rank in WA?
Davallia Primary School is 61st of 583 and South Perth Primary School is 71st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.