Dayton Primary School vs East Beechboro Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Primary School
Dayton · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 1041
East Beechboro Primary School
Beechboro · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Dayton Primary School Dayton WA | East Beechboro Primary School Beechboro WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #256 of 583 | #480 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2401 of 4,908 | #4251 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 404 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 199 | 178 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Dayton 6055 | Beechboro 6063 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5874&pageID=SO01 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5626 |
The verdict
- •Dayton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.1 vs 28.3).
- •Dayton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dayton Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 362.
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 Dayton Primary School better than East Beechboro Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dayton Primary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 28.3 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 Dayton Primary School and East Beechboro Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Beechboro in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dayton Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Beechboro Primary School has 17.5.
How do Dayton Primary School and East Beechboro Primary School rank in WA?
Dayton Primary School is 256th of 583 and East Beechboro Primary School is 480th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.