East Hamilton Hill Primary School vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 477 m 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
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Hilton · Catholic primary · PP-6
190 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | East Hamilton Hill Primary School Hamilton Hill WA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Hilton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 583 | #158 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2586 of 4,908 | #1617 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 257 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 136 | 84 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hamilton Hill 6163 | Hilton 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | easthamiltonhillps.wa.edu.au/ | www.olmchilt.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 51.4).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.0).
- •East Hamilton Hill Primary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 190.
- •East Hamilton Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 10%).
- •East Hamilton Hill Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School ranks higher (63.3 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel School?
About 477 m 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has 15.2.
How do East Hamilton Hill Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School rank in WA?
East Hamilton Hill Primary School is 280th of 583 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is 158th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.