Glendale Primary School vs Hillcrest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale Primary School
Hamersley · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 1066
Hillcrest Primary School
Bayswater · Government primary · K-6
496 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Glendale Primary School Hamersley WA | Hillcrest Primary School Bayswater WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 583 | #94 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1471 of 4,908 | #1103 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 317 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 155 | 227 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Hamersley 6022 | Bayswater 6053 |
| Council area | Stirling | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5534 | www.hillcrestps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 64.8).
- •Hillcrest Primary School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 317.
- •Hillcrest Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -2%).
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 Glendale Primary School better than Hillcrest Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 64.8 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 Glendale Primary School and Hillcrest Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Hamersley and Bayswater in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glendale Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillcrest Primary School has 16.3.
How do Glendale Primary School and Hillcrest Primary School rank in WA?
Glendale Primary School is 136th of 583 and Hillcrest Primary School is 94th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.