Atwell College vs Hammond Park Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Atwell College
Atwell · Government high school · 7-12
831 students · ICSEA 1003
Hammond Park Catholic Primary School
Hammond Park · Catholic primary · PP-6
408 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Atwell College Atwell WA | Hammond Park Catholic Primary School Hammond Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 140 | #131 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #893 of 1,472 | #1420 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 831 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 437 | 213 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.8 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Atwell 6164 | Hammond Park 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4184 | hammondparkcps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hammond Park Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 42.7).
- •Hammond Park Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Atwell College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 18.3).
- •Atwell College is the larger school with 831 students compared with 408.
- •Hammond Park Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -41%).
- •Atwell College is a government school while Hammond Park Catholic Primary 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 Atwell College better than Hammond Park Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hammond Park Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 42.7 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 Atwell College and Hammond Park Catholic Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Atwell and Hammond Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Atwell College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hammond Park Catholic Primary School has 18.3.
How do Atwell College and Hammond Park Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Atwell College is 77th of 140 and Hammond Park Catholic Primary School is 131st of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.