Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) vs Herne Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook)
Henley Brook · Independent combined · PP-9
565 students · ICSEA 1046
Herne Hill Primary School
Herne Hill · Government primary · K-6
190 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) Henley Brook WA | Herne Hill Primary School Herne Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 172 | #385 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #691 of 1,259 | #3456 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-9 | K-6 |
| Students | 565 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 272 | 86 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 51 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Henley Brook 6055 | Herne Hill 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aic.wa.edu.au/schools/henley-brook/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5206 |
The verdict
- •Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 39.5).
- •Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.9).
- •Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) is the larger school with 565 students compared with 190.
- •Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) is a independent school while Herne Hill 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 Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) better than Herne Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) ranks higher (48.0 vs 39.5 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 Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) and Herne Hill Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Henley Brook and Herne Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Herne Hill Primary School has 15.9.
How do Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) and Herne Hill Primary School rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) is 77th of 172 and Herne Hill Primary School is 385th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.