Como Primary School vs Hensman Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Como Primary School
Como · Government primary · K-6
460 students · ICSEA 1140
Hensman Street Elementary
South Perth · Independent primary · PP-4
13 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Como Primary School Como WA | Hensman Street Elementary South Perth WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #457 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-4 |
| Students | 460 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 216 | 6 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Como 6152 | South Perth 6151 |
| Council area | South Perth | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.comoprimaryschool.wa.edu.au/ | www.hensmanstreet.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.1 vs 76.0).
- •Como Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Como Primary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 13.
- •Como 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 Como Primary School better than Hensman Street Elementary?
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 Como Primary School and Hensman Street Elementary?
About 1.4 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 Como Primary School and Hensman Street Elementary rank in WA?
Como Primary School is 27th of 583 and Hensman Street Elementary is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.