Dawson Park Primary School vs Heritage College Perth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson Park Primary School
Forrestfield · Government primary · K-6
494 students · ICSEA 999
Heritage College Perth
Forrestfield · Independent combined · PP-12
123 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Dawson Park Primary School Forrestfield WA | Heritage College Perth Forrestfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #350 of 583 | #70 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #3195 of 4,908 | #645 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 494 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 264 | 66 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Forrestfield 6058 | Forrestfield 6058 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5653 | www.hcp.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heritage College Perth scores higher on the Success Index (50.5 vs 43.3).
- •Heritage College Perth has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heritage College Perth has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.4).
- •Dawson Park Primary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 123.
- •Heritage College Perth has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
- •Dawson Park Primary School is a government school while Heritage College Perth is an independent 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 Dawson Park Primary School better than Heritage College Perth?
On the Success Index, Heritage College Perth ranks higher (50.5 vs 43.3 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 Dawson Park Primary School and Heritage College Perth?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Forrestfield and Forrestfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dawson Park Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heritage College Perth has 11.1.
How do Dawson Park Primary School and Heritage College Perth rank in WA?
Dawson Park Primary School is 350th of 583 and Heritage College Perth is 70th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.