Connolly Primary School vs Heathridge Primary School
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.
Connolly Primary School
Connolly · Government primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 1062
Heathridge Primary School
Heathridge · Government primary · K-6
191 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Connolly Primary School Connolly WA | Heathridge Primary School Heathridge WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 583 | #271 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2147 of 4,908 | #2515 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 384 | 191 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 205 | 77 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 19.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Connolly 6027 | Heathridge 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.connollyps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5632 |
The verdict
- •Connolly Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 52.6).
- •Connolly Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 18.1).
- •Connolly Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 191.
- •Heathridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -4%).
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 Connolly Primary School better than Heathridge Primary School?
On the Success Index, Connolly Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 52.6 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 Connolly Primary School and Heathridge Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Connolly and Heathridge in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Connolly Primary School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heathridge Primary School has 10.5.
How do Connolly Primary School and Heathridge Primary School rank in WA?
Connolly Primary School is 221st of 583 and Heathridge Primary School is 271st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.