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East Hamersley Primary School vs Glendale Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 990 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureEast Hamersley Primary School
Hamersley WA
Glendale Primary School
Hamersley WA
Success Index
61
Top 50%
65
Top 50%
State rank (type)#183 of 583#136 of 583
National rank (type)#1826 of 4,908#1471 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students248317
Girls / boys114 / 134162 / 155
Foundation intake3753
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+20%-2%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10511066
ICSEA percentile69th74th
Top SEA quarter22%26%
Bottom SEA quarter15%12%
Students per teacher14.815.9
Teaching staff (FTE)16.019.0
Non-teaching staff (FTE)8.412.6
Language background other than English38%23%
Indigenous students6%3%
SuburbHamersley 6022Hamersley 6022
Council areaStirlingStirling
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5627www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5534

The verdict

  • •Glendale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 61.2).
  • •Glendale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •East Hamersley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
  • •Glendale Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 248.
  • •East Hamersley Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -2%).

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 East Hamersley Primary School better than Glendale Primary School?

On the Success Index, Glendale Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 61.2 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 East Hamersley Primary School and Glendale Primary School?

About 990 m in a straight line, between Hamersley and Hamersley in Western Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

East Hamersley Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glendale Primary School has 15.9.

How do East Hamersley Primary School and Glendale Primary School rank in WA?

East Hamersley Primary School is 183rd of 583 and Glendale Primary School is 136th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.