Dayton Primary School vs Walliston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 19 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
Walliston Primary School
Walliston · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Dayton Primary School Dayton WA | Walliston Primary School Walliston WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #256 of 583 | #212 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2401 of 4,908 | #2066 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 404 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 199 | 171 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dayton 6055 | Walliston 6076 |
| Council area | Swan | Kalamunda |
| 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=5525 |
The verdict
- •Walliston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 54.1).
- •Dayton Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 344.
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 Walliston Primary School?
On the Success Index, Walliston Primary School ranks higher (58.4 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 Walliston Primary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Walliston in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dayton Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walliston Primary School has 17.3.
How do Dayton Primary School and Walliston Primary School rank in WA?
Dayton Primary School is 256th of 583 and Walliston Primary School is 212th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.