WA · Government Primary
Dayton Primary School
Dayton 6055 · K-6
Dayton Primary School is a government primary school in Dayton, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1041, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 404 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 73% have a language background other than English.
How Dayton Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Dayton Primary School ranks 251st of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Emmaus Catholic Primary School, a Catholic 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Dayton Primary School scores 1041 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Dayton Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Dayton
Dayton Primary School is located in Dayton, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,133/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 5,507.
View full Dayton suburb profile →Schools near Dayton Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dayton Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Dayton | 0.2 km | 1054 | 13 higher | 207 |
| Caversham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Swan | 1.4 km | 1035 | 6 lower | 404 |
| Caversham Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Caversham | 2.2 km | 1035 | 6 lower | 679 |
| Maarakool Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brabham | 2.7 km | 1035 | 6 lower | 256 |
| Youth Futures Community School (Caversham)Independent Secondary · Caversham | 2.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Brabham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brabham | 2.9 km | 1032 | 9 lower | 978 |
| East Beechboro Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Beechboro | 3.5 km | 969 | 72 lower | 362 |
| Swan Christian College - Junior School CampusIndependent Primary · Middle Swan | 3.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Swan Christian CollegeIndependent Secondary · Middle Swan | 3.9 km | 1059 | 18 higher | 1,689 |
| Beechboro Christian School - Marshall Road CampusIndependent Primary · Bennett Springs | 4.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dayton Primary School a government school?
Yes, Dayton Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dayton Primary School offer?
Dayton Primary School offers K-6.
What is Dayton Primary School's ICSEA score?
Dayton Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1041, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dayton Primary School?
Dayton Primary School has 404 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dayton Primary School?
The nearest schools to Dayton Primary School are Emmaus Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), Caversham Primary School (1.4 km), Caversham Valley Primary School (2.2 km).
Where is Dayton Primary School located?
Dayton Primary School is located in Dayton, WA 6055. Visit the school website at https://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5874&pageID=SO01.