Dunsborough Primary School vs East Hamersley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 206 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dunsborough Primary School
Dunsborough · Government primary · K-6
751 students · ICSEA 1051
East Hamersley Primary School
Hamersley · Government primary · K-6
248 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Dunsborough Primary School Dunsborough WA | East Hamersley Primary School Hamersley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 583 | #183 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2312 of 4,908 | #1826 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 751 | 248 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 375 | 114 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Dunsborough 6281 | Hamersley 6022 |
| Council area | Busselton | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dunsborough.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5627 |
The verdict
- •East Hamersley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.2 vs 55.1).
- •East Hamersley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.2).
- •Dunsborough Primary School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 248.
- •East Hamersley Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -1%).
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 Dunsborough Primary School better than East Hamersley Primary School?
On the Success Index, East Hamersley Primary School ranks higher (61.2 vs 55.1 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 Dunsborough Primary School and East Hamersley Primary School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Dunsborough and Hamersley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dunsborough Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Hamersley Primary School has 14.8.
How do Dunsborough Primary School and East Hamersley Primary School rank in WA?
Dunsborough Primary School is 248th of 583 and East Hamersley Primary School is 183rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.