Dianella Heights Primary School vs Dianella Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dianella Heights Primary School
Dianella · Government primary · K-6
448 students · ICSEA 1098
Dianella Secondary College
Dianella · Government high school · 7-12
575 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Dianella Heights Primary School Dianella WA | Dianella Secondary College Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 583 | #101 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1160 of 4,908 | #1152 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 448 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 223 | 273 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 41.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dianellaheightsprimary.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4036 |
The verdict
- •Dianella Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 31.2).
- •Dianella Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dianella Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.9).
- •Dianella Secondary College is the larger school with 575 students compared with 448.
- •Dianella Secondary College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -2%).
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 Dianella Heights Primary School better than Dianella Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Dianella Heights Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 31.2 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 Dianella Heights Primary School and Dianella Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dianella and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dianella Heights Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dianella Secondary College has 13.8.
How do Dianella Heights Primary School and Dianella Secondary College rank in WA?
Dianella Heights Primary School is 100th of 583 and Dianella Secondary College is 101st of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.