Brabham Primary School vs Herne Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brabham Primary School
Brabham · Government primary · K-6
978 students · ICSEA 1032
Herne Hill Primary School
Herne Hill · Government primary · K-6
190 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Brabham Primary School Brabham WA | Herne Hill Primary School Herne Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #296 of 583 | #385 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2689 of 4,908 | #3456 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 978 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 481 / 497 | 86 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 135 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Brabham 6055 | Herne Hill 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brabhamps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5206 |
The verdict
- •Brabham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.9 vs 39.5).
- •Brabham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Herne Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.2).
- •Brabham Primary School is the larger school with 978 students compared with 190.
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 Brabham Primary School better than Herne Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brabham Primary School ranks higher (49.9 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 Brabham Primary School and Herne Hill Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Brabham and Herne Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brabham Primary School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Herne Hill Primary School has 15.9.
How do Brabham Primary School and Herne Hill Primary School rank in WA?
Brabham Primary School is 296th of 583 and Herne Hill Primary School is 385th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.