Denmark Primary School vs Morley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 367 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Denmark Primary School
Denmark · Government primary · K-6
427 students · ICSEA 1026
Morley Primary School
Morley · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Denmark Primary School Denmark WA | Morley Primary School Morley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #293 of 583 | #197 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2681 of 4,908 | #1949 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 427 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 226 | 101 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Denmark 6333 | Morley 6062 |
| Council area | Denmark | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5316 |
The verdict
- •Morley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 50.0).
- •Morley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.5).
- •Denmark Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 228.
- •Morley Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -7%).
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 Denmark Primary School better than Morley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Morley Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 50.0 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 Denmark Primary School and Morley Primary School?
About 367 km in a straight line, between Denmark and Morley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Denmark Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morley Primary School has 15.2.
How do Denmark Primary School and Morley Primary School rank in WA?
Denmark Primary School is 293rd of 583 and Morley Primary School is 197th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.