Dayton Primary School vs Emmaus Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 231 m 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
Emmaus Catholic Primary School
Dayton · Catholic primary · PP-6
207 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Dayton Primary School Dayton WA | Emmaus Catholic Primary School Dayton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #256 of 583 | #130 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2401 of 4,908 | #1418 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 404 | 207 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 199 | 107 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Dayton 6055 | Dayton 6055 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5874&pageID=SO01 | www.emmaus.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 54.1).
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmaus Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •Dayton Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 207.
- •Dayton Primary School is a government school while Emmaus Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Dayton Primary School better than Emmaus Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Emmaus Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 54.1 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 Emmaus Catholic Primary School?
About 231 m in a straight line, between Dayton and Dayton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dayton Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmaus Catholic Primary School has 14.5.
How do Dayton Primary School and Emmaus Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Dayton Primary School is 256th of 583 and Emmaus Catholic Primary School is 130th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.