East Hamilton Hill Primary School vs Southwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Southwell Primary School
Hamilton Hill · Government primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 794
| Measure | East Hamilton Hill Primary School Hamilton Hill WA | Southwell Primary School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 583 | #535 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2586 of 4,908 | #4636 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 257 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 136 | 36 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 794 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 58% |
| Suburb | Hamilton Hill 6163 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | easthamiltonhillps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5568 |
The verdict
- •East Hamilton Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 22.8).
- •East Hamilton Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 794), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southwell Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.0).
- •East Hamilton Hill Primary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 83.
- •East Hamilton Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 9%).
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 Southwell Primary School?
On the Success Index, East Hamilton Hill Primary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 22.8 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 Southwell Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hamilton Hill and Hamilton Hill 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 Southwell Primary School has 10.1.
How do East Hamilton Hill Primary School and Southwell Primary School rank in WA?
East Hamilton Hill Primary School is 280th of 583 and Southwell Primary School is 535th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.