Dawson Park Primary School vs Wattle Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.5 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
Wattle Grove Primary School
Wattle Grove · Government primary · K-6
870 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Dawson Park Primary School Forrestfield WA | Wattle Grove Primary School Wattle Grove WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #350 of 583 | #162 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3195 of 4,908 | #1651 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 494 | 870 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 264 | 413 / 457 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 47.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 21.5 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Forrestfield 6058 | Wattle Grove 6107 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5653 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5459 |
The verdict
- •Wattle Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 43.3).
- •Wattle Grove Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wattle Grove Primary School is the larger school with 870 students compared with 494.
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 Wattle Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wattle Grove Primary School ranks higher (63.0 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 Wattle Grove Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Forrestfield and Wattle Grove 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 Wattle Grove Primary School has 17.3.
How do Dawson Park Primary School and Wattle Grove Primary School rank in WA?
Dawson Park Primary School is 350th of 583 and Wattle Grove Primary School is 162nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.