Embleton Primary School vs Hillcrest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Embleton Primary School
Embleton · Government primary · K-6
199 students · ICSEA 955
Hillcrest Primary School
Bayswater · Government primary · K-6
496 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Embleton Primary School Embleton WA | Hillcrest Primary School Bayswater WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 583 | #94 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3652 of 4,908 | #1103 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 199 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 108 | 227 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Embleton 6062 | Bayswater 6053 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | embletonps.wa.edu.au/ | www.hillcrestps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 36.8).
- •Hillcrest Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Embleton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.3).
- •Hillcrest Primary School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 199.
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 Embleton Primary School better than Hillcrest Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 36.8 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 Embleton Primary School and Hillcrest Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Embleton and Bayswater in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Embleton Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillcrest Primary School has 16.3.
How do Embleton Primary School and Hillcrest Primary School rank in WA?
Embleton Primary School is 403rd of 583 and Hillcrest Primary School is 94th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.