Glencoe Primary School vs Halls Head College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glencoe Primary School
Halls Head · Government primary · K-6
422 students · ICSEA 970
Halls Head College
Halls Head · Government high school · 7-12
1,394 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Glencoe Primary School Halls Head WA | Halls Head College Halls Head WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #437 of 583 | #94 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3962 of 4,908 | #1117 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 422 | 1,394 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 208 | 683 / 711 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 211 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 81.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 48.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Halls Head 6210 | Halls Head 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5655 | hallsheadcollege.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (32.3 vs 32.8).
- •Halls Head College has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Halls Head College is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 422.
- •Glencoe Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs 0%).
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 Glencoe Primary School better than Halls Head College?
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 Glencoe Primary School and Halls Head College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Halls Head and Halls Head in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glencoe Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Halls Head College has 17.1.
How do Glencoe Primary School and Halls Head College rank in WA?
Glencoe Primary School is 437th of 583 and Halls Head College is 94th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.