Dudley Park Primary School vs Halls Head College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dudley Park Primary School
Mandurah · Government primary · K-6
402 students · ICSEA 904
Halls Head College
Halls Head · Government high school · 7-12
1,394 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Dudley Park Primary School Mandurah WA | Halls Head College Halls Head WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #580 of 583 | #94 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4890 of 4,908 | #1117 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 402 | 1,394 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 204 | 683 / 711 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 211 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 81.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 48.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mandurah 6210 | Halls Head 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5587 | hallsheadcollege.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Halls Head College scores higher on the Success Index (32.8 vs 15.1).
- •Halls Head College has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dudley Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.1).
- •Halls Head College is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 402.
- •Halls Head College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -17%).
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 Dudley Park Primary School better than Halls Head College?
On the Success Index, Halls Head College ranks higher (32.8 vs 15.1 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 Dudley Park Primary School and Halls Head College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Mandurah and Halls Head in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dudley Park Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Halls Head College has 17.1.
How do Dudley Park Primary School and Halls Head College rank in WA?
Dudley Park Primary School is 580th of 583 and Halls Head College is 94th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.