Glendale Primary School vs Liwara Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 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
Liwara Catholic Primary School
Greenwood · Catholic primary · PP-6
394 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Glendale Primary School Hamersley WA | Liwara Catholic Primary School Greenwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 583 | #133 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1471 of 4,908 | #1436 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 317 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 155 | 198 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hamersley 6022 | Greenwood 6024 |
| Council area | Stirling | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5534 | www.liwara.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.8 vs 65.3).
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glendale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.0).
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 317.
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -2%).
- •Glendale Primary School is a government school while Liwara Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Liwara Catholic 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 Glendale Primary School and Liwara Catholic Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hamersley and Greenwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glendale Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liwara Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Glendale Primary School and Liwara Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Glendale Primary School is 136th of 583 and Liwara Catholic Primary School is 133rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.