Bold Park Community School vs Mount Hawthorn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bold Park Community School
Wembley · Independent combined · PP-12
189 students · ICSEA 1117
Mount Hawthorn Primary School
Mount Hawthorn · Government primary · K-6
936 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Bold Park Community School Wembley WA | Mount Hawthorn Primary School Mount Hawthorn WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 172 | #80 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #174 of 1,259 | #940 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 189 | 936 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 98 | 443 / 493 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 49.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wembley 6014 | Mount Hawthorn 6016 |
| Council area | Cambridge | Vincent |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.boldpark.com | mounthawthornps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bold Park Community School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 70.9).
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bold Park Community School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 18.0).
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 189.
- •Bold Park Community School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 4%).
- •Bold Park Community School is a independent school while Mount Hawthorn 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 Bold Park Community School better than Mount Hawthorn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bold Park Community School ranks higher (75.3 vs 70.9 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 Bold Park Community School and Mount Hawthorn Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wembley and Mount Hawthorn in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bold Park Community School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Hawthorn Primary School has 18.0.
How do Bold Park Community School and Mount Hawthorn Primary School rank in WA?
Bold Park Community School is 16th of 172 and Mount Hawthorn Primary School is 80th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.