Baler Primary School vs Hedland Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baler Primary School
South Hedland · Government primary · K-6
592 students · ICSEA 902
Hedland Senior High School
South Hedland · Government high school · 7-12
1,138 students · ICSEA 886
| Measure | Baler Primary School South Hedland WA | Hedland Senior High School South Hedland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #542 of 583 | #133 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4670 of 4,908 | #1441 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 592 | 1,138 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 299 | 546 / 592 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 886 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 79.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 56.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 41% |
| Suburb | South Hedland 6722 | South Hedland 6722 |
| Council area | Port Hedland | Port Hedland |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.balerps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4053 |
The verdict
- •Baler Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.1 vs 17.2).
- •Baler Primary School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 886), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hedland Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Hedland Senior High School is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 592.
- •Hedland Senior High School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 4%).
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 Baler Primary School better than Hedland Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Baler Primary School ranks higher (22.1 vs 17.2 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 Baler Primary School and Hedland Senior High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South Hedland and South Hedland in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baler Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hedland Senior High School has 14.3.
How do Baler Primary School and Hedland Senior High School rank in WA?
Baler Primary School is 542nd of 583 and Hedland Senior High School is 133rd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.