Girrawheen Senior High School vs Hudson Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 466 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Girrawheen Senior High School
Girrawheen · Government high school · 7-12
458 students · ICSEA 899
Hudson Park Primary School
Girrawheen · Government primary · K-6
212 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Girrawheen Senior High School Girrawheen WA | Hudson Park Primary School Girrawheen WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 140 | #477 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1373 of 1,472 | #4235 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 458 | 212 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 253 | 109 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 97 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 63 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 19% |
| Suburb | Girrawheen 6064 | Girrawheen 6064 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.girrawheenshs.wa.edu.au | hudsonparkps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hudson Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.6 vs 22.3).
- •Hudson Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Girrawheen Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •Girrawheen Senior High School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 212.
- •Girrawheen Senior High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -11%).
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 Girrawheen Senior High School better than Hudson Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hudson Park Primary School ranks higher (28.6 vs 22.3 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 Girrawheen Senior High School and Hudson Park Primary School?
About 466 m in a straight line, between Girrawheen and Girrawheen in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Girrawheen Senior High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hudson Park Primary School has 14.1.
How do Girrawheen Senior High School and Hudson Park Primary School rank in WA?
Girrawheen Senior High School is 131st of 140 and Hudson Park Primary School is 477th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.