Morley Primary School vs West Morley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 813 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Morley Primary School
Morley · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1027
West Morley Primary School
Dianella · Government primary · K-6
303 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Morley Primary School Morley WA | West Morley Primary School Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #197 of 583 | #189 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1949 of 4,908 | #1916 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 228 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 127 | 149 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Morley 6062 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5316 | www.westmorleyps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.7 vs 60.2).
- •West Morley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •West Morley Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 228.
- •Morley Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 6%).
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 Morley Primary School better than West Morley Primary 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 Morley Primary School and West Morley Primary School?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Morley and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Morley Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Morley Primary School has 16.4.
How do Morley Primary School and West Morley Primary School rank in WA?
Morley Primary School is 197th of 583 and West Morley Primary School is 189th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.