Al-Hidayah Islamic School vs Santa Clara School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 597 m 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
Santa Clara School
St James · Catholic primary · PP-6
192 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Al-Hidayah Islamic School Bentley WA | Santa Clara School St James WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 583 | #127 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1744 of 4,908 | #1387 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 198 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 99 | 95 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bentley 6102 | St James 6102 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.islamicschool.com.au | www.santaclara.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Santa Clara School scores higher on the Success Index (65.9 vs 62.0).
- •Santa Clara School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Al-Hidayah Islamic School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •Al-Hidayah Islamic School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 192.
- •Santa Clara School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -5%).
- •Al-Hidayah Islamic School is a independent school while Santa Clara School is a catholic 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 Santa Clara School?
On the Success Index, Santa Clara School ranks higher (65.9 vs 62.0 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 Al-Hidayah Islamic School and Santa Clara School?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Bentley and St James 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 Santa Clara School has 17.5.
How do Al-Hidayah Islamic School and Santa Clara School rank in WA?
Al-Hidayah Islamic School is 173rd of 583 and Santa Clara School is 127th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.