Falcon Primary School vs South Halls Head Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Falcon Primary School
Wannanup · Government primary · K-6
554 students · ICSEA 1001
South Halls Head Primary School
Halls Head · Government primary · K-6
629 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Falcon Primary School Wannanup WA | South Halls Head Primary School Halls Head WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #377 of 583 | #376 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3418 of 4,908 | #3406 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 554 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 276 | 321 / 308 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 32.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Wannanup 6210 | Halls Head 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5706 | www.southhallsheadps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.1 vs 40.3).
- •South Halls Head Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Falcon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.7).
- •South Halls Head Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 554.
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 Falcon Primary School better than South Halls Head 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 Falcon Primary School and South Halls Head Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Wannanup and Halls Head in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Falcon Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Halls Head Primary School has 18.7.
How do Falcon Primary School and South Halls Head Primary School rank in WA?
Falcon Primary School is 377th of 583 and South Halls Head Primary School is 376th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.