Dianella Primary College vs Dianella Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 214 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dianella Primary College
Dianella · Government primary · K-6
410 students · ICSEA 968
Dianella Secondary College
Dianella · Government high school · 7-12
575 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Dianella Primary College Dianella WA | Dianella Secondary College Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #323 of 583 | #101 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2954 of 4,908 | #1152 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 410 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 214 | 273 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 41.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dianellapc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4036 |
The verdict
- •Dianella Primary College scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 31.2).
- •Dianella Primary College has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dianella Primary College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Dianella Secondary College is the larger school with 575 students compared with 410.
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 Primary College better than Dianella Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Dianella Primary College ranks higher (46.5 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 Primary College and Dianella Secondary College?
About 214 m in a straight line, between Dianella and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dianella Primary College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dianella Secondary College has 13.8.
How do Dianella Primary College and Dianella Secondary College rank in WA?
Dianella Primary College is 323rd of 583 and Dianella Secondary College is 101st of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.