Anne Hamersley Primary School vs Upper Swan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 4.8 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
Upper Swan Primary School
Upper Swan · Government primary · K-6
398 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Anne Hamersley Primary School Ellenbrook WA | Upper Swan Primary School Upper Swan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #392 of 583 | #371 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3538 of 4,908 | #3379 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 813 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 418 | 199 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ellenbrook 6069 | Upper Swan 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.annehamersleyps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5427 |
The verdict
- •Upper Swan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 38.4).
- •Upper Swan Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Anne Hamersley Primary School is the larger school with 813 students compared with 398.
- •Anne Hamersley Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs -11%).
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 Upper Swan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Upper Swan Primary School ranks higher (40.7 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 Upper Swan Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Ellenbrook and Upper Swan 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 Upper Swan Primary School has 16.3.
How do Anne Hamersley Primary School and Upper Swan Primary School rank in WA?
Anne Hamersley Primary School is 392nd of 583 and Upper Swan Primary School is 371st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.