East Hamersley Primary School vs Hawker Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Hamersley Primary School
Hamersley · Government primary · K-6
248 students · ICSEA 1051
Hawker Park Primary School
Warwick · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | East Hamersley Primary School Hamersley WA | Hawker Park Primary School Warwick WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #183 of 583 | #143 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1826 of 4,908 | #1516 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 248 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 134 | 117 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hamersley 6022 | Warwick 6024 |
| Council area | Stirling | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5627 | hawkerparkps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hawker Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 61.2).
- •Hawker Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Hamersley Primary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 228.
- •East Hamersley Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 1%).
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 Hawker Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hawker Park Primary School ranks higher (64.3 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 Hawker Park Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hamersley and Warwick 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 Hawker Park Primary School has 14.8.
How do East Hamersley Primary School and Hawker Park Primary School rank in WA?
East Hamersley Primary School is 183rd of 583 and Hawker Park Primary School is 143rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.