Frankland River Primary School vs Ocean Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 235 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frankland River Primary School
Frankland River · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 964
Ocean Road Primary School
Dawesville · Government primary · K-6
624 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Frankland River Primary School Frankland River WA | Ocean Road Primary School Dawesville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #485 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4306 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 56 | 624 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 34 | 313 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 37.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Frankland River 6396 | Dawesville 6211 |
| Council area | Cranbrook | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5176 | oceanroadps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Frankland River Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.5 vs 27.6).
- •Frankland River Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.0).
- •Ocean Road Primary School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 56.
- •Frankland River Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -8%).
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 Frankland River Primary School better than Ocean Road Primary School?
On the Success Index, Frankland River Primary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 27.6 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 Frankland River Primary School and Ocean Road Primary School?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Frankland River and Dawesville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frankland River Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ocean Road Primary School has 16.0.
How do Frankland River Primary School and Ocean Road Primary School rank in WA?
Frankland River Primary School is unranked and Ocean Road Primary School is 485th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.