Churchlands Primary School vs Hale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Churchlands Primary School
Floreat · Government primary · K-6
481 students · ICSEA 1169
Hale School
Wembley Downs · Independent combined · PP-12
1,623 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Churchlands Primary School Floreat WA | Hale School Wembley Downs WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 583 | #11 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #456 of 4,908 | #137 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 481 | 1,623 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 256 | 0 / 1,623 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 210 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1169 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 160.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 115.1 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Floreat 6014 | Wembley Downs 6019 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5102 | www.hale.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hale School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 76.1).
- •Churchlands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1161), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hale School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 17.0).
- •Hale School is the larger school with 1,623 students compared with 481.
- •Hale School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -11%).
- •Churchlands Primary School is a government school while Hale School is an independent 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 Churchlands Primary School better than Hale School?
On the Success Index, Hale School ranks higher (77.9 vs 76.1 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 Churchlands Primary School and Hale School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Floreat and Wembley Downs in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Churchlands Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hale School has 10.1.
How do Churchlands Primary School and Hale School rank in WA?
Churchlands Primary School is 26th of 583 and Hale School is 11th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.