Dianella Heights Primary School vs Sutherland Dianella Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 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
Sutherland Dianella Primary School
Dianella · Government primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Dianella Heights Primary School Dianella WA | Sutherland Dianella Primary School Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 583 | #105 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1160 of 4,908 | #1200 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 448 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 223 | 168 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| 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=5143 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.4 vs 68.1).
- •Dianella Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dianella Heights Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 363.
- •Sutherland Dianella Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Sutherland Dianella Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dianella Heights Primary School and Sutherland Dianella Primary School?
About 1.2 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 Sutherland Dianella Primary School has 16.0.
How do Dianella Heights Primary School and Sutherland Dianella Primary School rank in WA?
Dianella Heights Primary School is 100th of 583 and Sutherland Dianella Primary School is 105th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.