East Wanneroo Primary School vs Hocking Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Wanneroo Primary School
Wanneroo · Government primary · K-6
346 students · ICSEA 972
Hocking Primary School
Hocking · Government primary · K-6
527 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | East Wanneroo Primary School Wanneroo WA | Hocking Primary School Hocking WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #452 of 583 | #328 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4091 of 4,908 | #2984 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 346 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 176 | 265 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 28.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wanneroo 6065 | Hocking 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastwanneroops.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5806 |
The verdict
- •Hocking Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 30.4).
- •Hocking Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Wanneroo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.0).
- •Hocking Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 346.
- •East Wanneroo Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -15%).
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 Wanneroo Primary School better than Hocking Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hocking Primary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 30.4 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 Wanneroo Primary School and Hocking Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wanneroo and Hocking in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Wanneroo Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hocking Primary School has 18.0.
How do East Wanneroo Primary School and Hocking Primary School rank in WA?
East Wanneroo Primary School is 452nd of 583 and Hocking Primary School is 328th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.