Curtin Primary School vs Hocking Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 27 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curtin Primary School
Manning · Government primary · K-6
138 students · ICSEA 1036
Hocking Primary School
Hocking · Government primary · K-6
527 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Curtin Primary School Manning WA | Hocking Primary School Hocking WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 583 | #328 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1527 of 4,908 | #2984 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 138 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 79 | 265 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 28.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Manning 6152 | Hocking 6065 |
| Council area | South Perth | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.curtinps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5806 |
The verdict
- •Curtin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 46.2).
- •Curtin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 18.0).
- •Hocking Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 138.
- •Curtin Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -15%).
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 Curtin Primary School better than Hocking Primary School?
On the Success Index, Curtin Primary School ranks higher (64.2 vs 46.2 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 Curtin Primary School and Hocking Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Manning and Hocking in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curtin Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hocking Primary School has 18.0.
How do Curtin Primary School and Hocking Primary School rank in WA?
Curtin Primary School is 145th of 583 and Hocking Primary School is 328th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.