Glencoe Primary School vs Halls Head 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.
Glencoe Primary School
Halls Head · Government primary · K-6
422 students · ICSEA 970
Halls Head Primary School
Halls Head · Government primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Glencoe Primary School Halls Head WA | Halls Head Primary School Halls Head WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #437 of 583 | #484 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3962 of 4,908 | #4302 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 422 | 386 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 208 | 199 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| 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 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5738 |
The verdict
- •Glencoe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 27.7).
- •Glencoe Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glencoe Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.3).
- •Glencoe Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 386.
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 Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glencoe Primary School ranks higher (32.3 vs 27.7 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 Glencoe Primary School and Halls Head Primary School?
About 1.1 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 Primary School has 17.3.
How do Glencoe Primary School and Halls Head Primary School rank in WA?
Glencoe Primary School is 437th of 583 and Halls Head Primary School is 484th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.