Ellenbrook Primary School vs Henley Brook 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.
Ellenbrook Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 964
Henley Brook Primary School
Henley Brook · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Ellenbrook Primary School Ellenbrook WA | Henley Brook Primary School Henley Brook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #467 of 583 | #287 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4171 of 4,908 | #2629 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 404 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 209 | 172 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ellenbrook 6069 | Henley Brook 6055 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5745 | www.henleybrookps.wa.edu.au/welcome-henley-brook-primary-school |
The verdict
- •Henley Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 29.4).
- •Henley Brook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ellenbrook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Ellenbrook Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 336.
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 Ellenbrook Primary School better than Henley Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Henley Brook Primary School ranks higher (50.9 vs 29.4 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 Ellenbrook Primary School and Henley Brook Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ellenbrook and Henley Brook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellenbrook Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Henley Brook Primary School has 16.0.
How do Ellenbrook Primary School and Henley Brook Primary School rank in WA?
Ellenbrook Primary School is 467th of 583 and Henley Brook Primary School is 287th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.