Ocean Road Primary School vs St Damien's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 229 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Road Primary School
Dawesville · Government primary · K-6
624 students · ICSEA 964
St Damien's Catholic Primary School
Dawesville · Catholic primary · PP-6
416 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Ocean Road Primary School Dawesville WA | St Damien's Catholic Primary School Dawesville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #485 of 583 | #324 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4306 of 4,908 | #2958 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 624 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 311 | 209 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dawesville 6211 | Dawesville 6211 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | oceanroadps.wa.edu.au/ | www.stdamienscps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Damien's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 27.6).
- •St Damien's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ocean Road Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.4).
- •Ocean Road Primary School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 416.
- •St Damien's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -8%).
- •Ocean Road 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 Ocean Road 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 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 Ocean Road Primary School and St Damien's Catholic Primary School?
About 229 m in a straight line, between Dawesville and Dawesville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ocean Road Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Damien's Catholic Primary School has 18.4.
How do Ocean Road Primary School and St Damien's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Ocean Road Primary School is 485th of 583 and St Damien's Catholic Primary School is 324th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.