East Waikiki Primary School vs Hillman Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Waikiki Primary School
Cooloongup · Government primary · K-6
385 students · ICSEA 919
Hillman Primary School
Hillman · Government primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | East Waikiki Primary School Cooloongup WA | Hillman Primary School Hillman WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #547 of 583 | #550 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4717 of 4,908 | #4737 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 385 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 200 | 125 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 16% |
| Suburb | Cooloongup 6168 | Hillman 6168 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5681 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5573 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.3 vs 20.8).
- •Hillman Primary School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Waikiki Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 256.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Baldivis
Frequently asked questions
Is East Waikiki Primary School better than Hillman Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Waikiki Primary School and Hillman Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cooloongup and Hillman in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Waikiki Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillman Primary School has 15.2.
How do East Waikiki Primary School and Hillman Primary School rank in WA?
East Waikiki Primary School is 547th of 583 and Hillman Primary School is 550th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.