East Hamilton Hill Primary School vs Hilton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Hamilton Hill Primary School
Hamilton Hill · Government primary · K-6
257 students · ICSEA 1016
Hilton Primary School
Hilton · Government primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | East Hamilton Hill Primary School Hamilton Hill WA | Hilton Primary School Hilton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 583 | #46 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2586 of 4,908 | #671 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 257 | 386 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 136 | 190 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +60% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 8% |
| Suburb | Hamilton Hill 6163 | Hilton 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | easthamiltonhillps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5211 |
The verdict
- •Hilton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 51.4).
- •Hilton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hilton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.0).
- •Hilton Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 257.
- •Hilton Primary School has grown faster over five years (60% vs 26%).
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 Hamilton Hill Primary School better than Hilton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hilton Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 51.4 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 Hamilton Hill Primary School and Hilton Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton Hill and Hilton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Hamilton Hill Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hilton Primary School has 14.7.
How do East Hamilton Hill Primary School and Hilton Primary School rank in WA?
East Hamilton Hill Primary School is 280th of 583 and Hilton Primary School is 46th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.