Dudley Park Primary School vs Halls Head Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.8 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 Primary School
Halls Head · Government primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Dudley Park Primary School Mandurah WA | Halls Head Primary School Halls Head WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #580 of 583 | #484 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4890 of 4,908 | #4302 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 402 | 386 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 204 | 199 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 10% |
| 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 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5738 |
The verdict
- •Halls Head Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.7 vs 15.1).
- •Halls Head Primary School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dudley Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.3).
- •Dudley Park Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 386.
- •Halls Head Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index, Halls Head Primary School ranks higher (27.7 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 Primary School?
About 3.8 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 Primary School has 17.3.
How do Dudley Park Primary School and Halls Head Primary School rank in WA?
Dudley Park Primary School is 580th of 583 and Halls Head Primary School is 484th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.