Dianella Primary College vs Nollamara 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 Primary College
Dianella · Government primary · K-6
410 students · ICSEA 968
Nollamara Primary School
Nollamara · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Dianella Primary College Dianella WA | Nollamara Primary School Nollamara WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #323 of 583 | #282 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2954 of 4,908 | #2607 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 410 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 214 | 202 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | Nollamara 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dianellapc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5348 |
The verdict
- •Nollamara Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.2 vs 46.5).
- •Nollamara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dianella Primary College is the larger school with 410 students compared with 390.
- •Nollamara Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 4%).
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 Nollamara Primary School?
On the Success Index, Nollamara Primary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 46.5 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 Nollamara Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dianella and Nollamara in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dianella Primary College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nollamara Primary School has 13.7.
How do Dianella Primary College and Nollamara Primary School rank in WA?
Dianella Primary College is 323rd of 583 and Nollamara Primary School is 282nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.