Falcon Primary School vs St Damien's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Falcon Primary School
Wannanup · Government primary · K-6
554 students · ICSEA 1001
St Damien's Catholic Primary School
Dawesville · Catholic primary · PP-6
416 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Falcon Primary School Wannanup WA | St Damien's Catholic Primary School Dawesville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #377 of 583 | #324 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3418 of 4,908 | #2958 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 554 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 276 | 209 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wannanup 6210 | Dawesville 6211 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5706 | www.stdamienscps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Damien's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 40.1).
- •St Damien's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Falcon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.4).
- •Falcon Primary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 416.
- •St Damien's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs 1%).
- •Falcon Primary School is a government school while St Damien's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Falcon Primary School better than St Damien's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Damien's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 40.1 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 Falcon Primary School and St Damien's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Wannanup and Dawesville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Falcon Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Damien's Catholic Primary School has 18.4.
How do Falcon Primary School and St Damien's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Falcon Primary School is 377th of 583 and St Damien's Catholic Primary School is 324th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.