St Damien's Catholic Primary School
St Damien's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Dawesville, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1028, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 416 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Dawesville WA 6211. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Damien's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Damien's Catholic Primary School ranks 295th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ocean Road Primary School, a government primary school 0.2 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. St Damien's Catholic Primary School scores 1028, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Damien's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Dawesville
St Damien's Catholic Primary School is located in Dawesville, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,469/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 7,143.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dawesville suburb profileSchools near St Damien's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Damien's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dawesville | 0.2 km | 964 | 64 lower | 624 |
| Falcon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wannanup | 3.9 km | 1001 | 27 lower | 554 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Damien's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Damien's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Damien's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Damien's Catholic Primary School offers PP-6.
What is St Damien's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Damien's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1028, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Damien's Catholic Primary School?
St Damien's Catholic Primary School has 416 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Damien's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Damien's Catholic Primary School are Ocean Road Primary School (0.2 km), Falcon Primary School (3.9 km).
Where is St Damien's Catholic Primary School located?
St Damien's Catholic Primary School is located in Dawesville, WA 6211. Visit the school website at http://www.stdamienscps.wa.edu.au.