Dawson Park Primary School vs Walpole Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 340 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
Walpole Primary School
Walpole · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Dawson Park Primary School Forrestfield WA | Walpole Primary School Walpole WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #350 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3195 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 494 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 264 | 20 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Forrestfield 6058 | Walpole 6398 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Manjimup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5653 | www.walpoleps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Walpole Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 43.3).
- •Walpole Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 17.4).
- •Dawson Park Primary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 47.
- •Walpole Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Dawson Park Primary School better than Walpole Primary School?
On the Success Index, Walpole Primary School ranks higher (48.3 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 Walpole Primary School?
About 340 km in a straight line, between Forrestfield and Walpole 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 Walpole Primary School has 9.7.
How do Dawson Park Primary School and Walpole Primary School rank in WA?
Dawson Park Primary School is 350th of 583 and Walpole Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.