Christ the King School vs Hilton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King School
Beaconsfield · Catholic primary · PP-6
304 students · ICSEA 1069
Hilton Primary School
Hilton · Government primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Christ the King School Beaconsfield WA | Hilton Primary School Hilton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 583 | #46 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #724 of 4,908 | #671 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 304 | 386 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 164 | 190 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +60% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 6162 | Hilton 6163 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctk.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5211 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.1 vs 73.6).
- •Christ the King School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ the King School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.7).
- •Hilton Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 304.
- •Hilton Primary School has grown faster over five years (60% vs 8%).
- •Christ the King School is a catholic school while Hilton 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 Christ the King School better than Hilton Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christ the King School and Hilton Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Hilton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hilton Primary School has 14.7.
How do Christ the King School and Hilton Primary School rank in WA?
Christ the King School is 51st of 583 and Hilton Primary School is 46th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.