Dianella Heights Primary School vs North Morley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
North Morley Primary School
Dianella · Government primary · K-6
207 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Dianella Heights Primary School Dianella WA | North Morley Primary School Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 583 | #196 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1160 of 4,908 | #1945 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 448 | 207 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 223 | 93 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| 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=5522 |
The verdict
- •Dianella Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 59.8).
- •Dianella Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Morley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
- •Dianella Heights Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 207.
- •North Morley Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 North Morley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dianella Heights Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 59.8 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 North Morley Primary School?
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 North Morley Primary School has 14.6.
How do Dianella Heights Primary School and North Morley Primary School rank in WA?
Dianella Heights Primary School is 100th of 583 and North Morley Primary School is 196th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.