Hale School vs Holy Spirit School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hale School
Wembley Downs · Independent combined · PP-12
1,623 students · ICSEA 1161
Holy Spirit School
City Beach · Catholic primary · PP-6
188 students · ICSEA 1163
| Measure | Hale School Wembley Downs WA | Holy Spirit School City Beach WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 172 | #7 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #137 of 1,259 | #154 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,623 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,623 | 92 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 210 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1163 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.9 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 115.1 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wembley Downs 6019 | City Beach 6015 |
| Council area | Stirling | Cambridge |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hale.wa.edu.au | www.holyspirit.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit School scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 77.9).
- •Holy Spirit School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1161), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hale School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.5).
- •Hale School is the larger school with 1,623 students compared with 188.
- •Holy Spirit School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 2%).
- •Hale School is a independent school while Holy Spirit 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 Hale School better than Holy Spirit School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit School ranks higher (80.9 vs 77.9 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 Hale School and Holy Spirit School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wembley Downs and City Beach in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hale School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit School has 16.5.
How do Hale School and Holy Spirit School rank in WA?
Hale School is 11th of 172 and Holy Spirit School is 7th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.