Dawson Park Primary School
Dawson Park Primary School is a government primary school in Forrestfield, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 999, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 494 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 32% have a language background other than English.
Forrestfield WA 6058. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dawson Park Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Dawson Park Primary School ranks 396th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Woodlupine Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Dawson Park Primary School scores 999, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Dawson Park Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Forrestfield
Dawson Park Primary School is located in Forrestfield, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,614/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 13,181.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Forrestfield suburb profileSchools near Dawson Park Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dawson Park Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlupine Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrestfield | 0.8 km | 963 | 36 lower | 279 |
| Darling Range Sports CollegeGovernment Secondary · Forrestfield | 1.0 km | 960 | 39 lower | 1,144 |
| HillSide Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Forrestfield | 1.8 km | 1039 | 40 higher | 432 |
| Heritage College PerthIndependent Combined · Forrestfield | 1.9 km | 1030 | 31 higher | 123 |
| Wattle Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wattle Grove | 2.5 km | 1073 | 74 higher | 870 |
| Edney Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · High Wycombe | 3.5 km | 972 | 27 lower | 386 |
| Maida Vale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Maida Vale | 4.0 km | 1019 | 20 higher | 442 |
| High Wycombe Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · High Wycombe | 4.3 km | 972 | 27 lower | 387 |
| Falls Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lesmurdie | 4.4 km | 1067 | 68 higher | 298 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dawson Park Primary School a government school?
Yes, Dawson Park Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dawson Park Primary School offer?
Dawson Park Primary School offers K-6.
What is Dawson Park Primary School's ICSEA score?
Dawson Park Primary School has an ICSEA score of 999, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dawson Park Primary School?
Dawson Park Primary School has 494 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dawson Park Primary School?
The nearest schools to Dawson Park Primary School are Woodlupine Primary School (0.8 km), Darling Range Sports College (1.0 km), Forrestfield Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Dawson Park Primary School located?
Dawson Park Primary School is located in Forrestfield, WA 6058. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5653.