Doubleview Primary School vs International School of Western Australia
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 26 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doubleview Primary School
Doubleview · Government primary · K-6
476 students · ICSEA 1118
International School of Western Australia
City Beach · Independent combined · PP-12
396 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Doubleview Primary School Doubleview WA | International School of Western Australia City Beach WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 583 | #2 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #910 of 4,908 | #8 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 476 | 396 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 262 | 189 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 40 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 78% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 47.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doubleview 6018 | City Beach 6015 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5150 | www.iswa.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •International School of Western Australia scores higher on the Success Index (89.7 vs 71.1).
- •International School of Western Australia has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •International School of Western Australia has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 17.2).
- •Doubleview Primary School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 396.
- •International School of Western Australia has grown faster over five years (32% vs 4%).
- •Doubleview Primary School is a government school while International School of Western Australia is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Doubleview Primary School better than International School of Western Australia?
On the Success Index, International School of Western Australia ranks higher (89.7 vs 71.1 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 Doubleview Primary School and International School of Western Australia?
About 26 m in a straight line, between Doubleview and City Beach in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doubleview Primary School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and International School of Western Australia has 8.4.
How do Doubleview Primary School and International School of Western Australia rank in WA?
Doubleview Primary School is 74th of 583 and International School of Western Australia is 2nd of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.