Collier Primary School vs Hensman Street Elementary
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.
Collier Primary School
Como · Government primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1076
Hensman Street Elementary
South Perth · Independent primary · PP-4
13 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Collier Primary School Como WA | Hensman Street Elementary South Perth WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1503 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-4 |
| Students | 298 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 175 | 6 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Como 6152 | South Perth 6151 |
| Council area | South Perth | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5109 | www.hensmanstreet.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hensman Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (76.0 vs 64.4).
- •Hensman Street Elementary has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1076), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Collier Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 13.
- •Collier Primary School is a government school while Hensman Street Elementary 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 Collier Primary School better than Hensman Street Elementary?
On the Success Index, Hensman Street Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 64.4 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 Collier Primary School and Hensman Street Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Como and South Perth in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Collier Primary School and Hensman Street Elementary rank in WA?
Collier Primary School is 140th of 583 and Hensman Street Elementary is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.