St Dominic's School vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Dominic's School
Innaloo · Catholic primary · PP-6
138 students · ICSEA 1108
Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | St Dominic's School Innaloo WA | Woodlands Primary School Woodlands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 583 | #148 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #630 of 4,908 | #1543 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 138 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 73 | 178 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Innaloo 6018 | Woodlands 6018 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stdominics.wa.edu.au | woodlandsps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 64.1).
- •Woodlands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic's School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.2).
- •Woodlands Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 138.
- •St Dominic's School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -23%).
- •St Dominic's School is a catholic school while Woodlands Primary School is a government 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 St Dominic's School better than Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Dominic's School ranks higher (74.0 vs 64.1 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 St Dominic's School and Woodlands Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Innaloo and Woodlands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Dominic's School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodlands Primary School has 17.2.
How do St Dominic's School and Woodlands Primary School rank in WA?
St Dominic's School is 39th of 583 and Woodlands Primary School is 148th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.