Millen Primary School vs Sutherland Dianella Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Millen Primary School
East Victoria Park · Government primary · K-6
544 students · ICSEA 1084
Sutherland Dianella Primary School
Dianella · Government primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Millen Primary School East Victoria Park WA | Sutherland Dianella Primary School Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 583 | #105 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1796 of 4,908 | #1200 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 544 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 273 | 168 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | East Victoria Park 6101 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5305 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5143 |
The verdict
- •Sutherland Dianella Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 61.5).
- •Millen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sutherland Dianella Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.0).
- •Millen Primary School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 363.
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 Millen Primary School better than Sutherland Dianella Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sutherland Dianella Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 61.5 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 Millen Primary School and Sutherland Dianella Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between East Victoria Park and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Millen Primary School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sutherland Dianella Primary School has 16.0.
How do Millen Primary School and Sutherland Dianella Primary School rank in WA?
Millen Primary School is 179th of 583 and Sutherland Dianella Primary School is 105th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.