Dryandra Primary School vs Gladys Newton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dryandra Primary School
Mirrabooka · Government primary · K-6
176 students · ICSEA 883
Gladys Newton School
Balga · Government special · K-12
157 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Dryandra Primary School Mirrabooka WA | Gladys Newton School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #564 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4802 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 176 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 93 | 39 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 14 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +83% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 883 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 6.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 86.9 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Mirrabooka 6061 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5694 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6011 |
The verdict
- •Gladys Newton School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladys Newton School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 12.6).
- •Dryandra Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 157.
- •Gladys Newton School has grown faster over five years (83% vs -25%).
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 Dryandra Primary School better than Gladys Newton 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 Dryandra Primary School and Gladys Newton School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mirrabooka and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dryandra Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladys Newton School has 6.1.
How do Dryandra Primary School and Gladys Newton School rank in WA?
Dryandra Primary School is 564th of 583 and Gladys Newton School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.