Al-Hidayah Islamic School vs Millen 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.
Al-Hidayah Islamic School
Bentley · Independent primary · PP-6
198 students · ICSEA 1055
Millen Primary School
East Victoria Park · Government primary · K-6
544 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Al-Hidayah Islamic School Bentley WA | Millen Primary School East Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 583 | #179 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1744 of 4,908 | #1796 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 198 | 544 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 99 | 271 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bentley 6102 | East Victoria Park 6101 |
| Council area | Canning | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.islamicschool.com.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5305 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.0 vs 61.5).
- •Millen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Al-Hidayah Islamic School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.0).
- •Millen Primary School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 198.
- •Millen Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -5%).
- •Al-Hidayah Islamic School is a independent school while Millen 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 Al-Hidayah Islamic School better than Millen Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al-Hidayah Islamic School and Millen Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bentley and East Victoria Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Hidayah Islamic School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Millen Primary School has 19.0.
How do Al-Hidayah Islamic School and Millen Primary School rank in WA?
Al-Hidayah Islamic School is 173rd of 583 and Millen Primary School is 179th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.