Anne Hamersley Primary School vs Aveley Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Anne Hamersley Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
813 students · ICSEA 980
Aveley Secondary College
Ellenbrook · Government high school · 7-12
1,582 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Anne Hamersley Primary School Ellenbrook WA | Aveley Secondary College Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #392 of 583 | #78 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3538 of 4,908 | #899 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 813 | 1,582 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 418 | 759 / 823 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 314 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 123.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 81.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Ellenbrook 6069 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.annehamersleyps.wa.edu.au | www.aveleysc.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Aveley Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (42.1 vs 38.4).
- •Aveley Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.2).
- •Aveley Secondary College is the larger school with 1,582 students compared with 813.
- •Aveley Secondary College has grown faster over five years (96% vs 51%).
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 Anne Hamersley Primary School better than Aveley Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Aveley Secondary College ranks higher (42.1 vs 38.4 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 Anne Hamersley Primary School and Aveley Secondary College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ellenbrook and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Anne Hamersley Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Aveley Secondary College has 12.8.
How do Anne Hamersley Primary School and Aveley Secondary College rank in WA?
Anne Hamersley Primary School is 392nd of 583 and Aveley Secondary College is 78th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.