Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School vs Eaton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School
Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
98 students · ICSEA 684
Eaton Primary School
Eaton · Government primary · K-6
407 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School Bunbury WA | Eaton Primary School Eaton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #568 of 583 | #523 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4817 of 4,908 | #4529 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 98 | 407 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 50 | 186 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 684 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 89% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 93% | 10% |
| Suburb | Bunbury 6230 | Eaton 6232 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Dardanup |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5760 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5158 |
The verdict
- •Eaton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.5 vs 19.0).
- •Eaton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 684), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.0).
- •Eaton Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 98.
- •Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School better than Eaton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eaton Primary School ranks higher (24.5 vs 19.0 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 Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School and Eaton Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bunbury and Eaton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eaton Primary School has 16.0.
How do Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School and Eaton Primary School rank in WA?
Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School is 568th of 583 and Eaton Primary School is 523rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.