St Dominic's School vs Yuluma Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 254 m 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
Yuluma Primary School
Innaloo · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | St Dominic's School Innaloo WA | Yuluma Primary School Innaloo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 583 | #216 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #630 of 4,908 | #2117 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 138 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 73 | 166 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Innaloo 6018 | Innaloo 6018 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stdominics.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5217 |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 57.6).
- •St Dominic's School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic's School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.3).
- •Yuluma Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 138.
- •Yuluma Primary School has grown faster over five years (40% vs 5%).
- •St Dominic's School is a catholic school while Yuluma 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 Yuluma Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Dominic's School ranks higher (74.0 vs 57.6 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 St Dominic's School and Yuluma Primary School?
About 254 m in a straight line, between Innaloo and Innaloo 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 Yuluma Primary School has 16.3.
How do St Dominic's School and Yuluma Primary School rank in WA?
St Dominic's School is 39th of 583 and Yuluma Primary School is 216th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.