Hale School vs International School of Western Australia
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1.7 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
International School of Western Australia
City Beach · Independent combined · PP-12
396 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Hale School Wembley Downs WA | International School of Western Australia City Beach WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 172 | #2 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #137 of 1,259 | #8 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,623 | 396 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,623 | 189 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | 40 |
| Year 12 cohort | 210 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 78% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.9 | 47.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 115.1 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wembley Downs 6019 | City Beach 6015 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hale.wa.edu.au | www.iswa.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •International School of Western Australia scores higher on the Success Index (89.7 vs 77.9).
- •International School of Western Australia has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1161), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •International School of Western Australia has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.1).
- •Hale School is the larger school with 1,623 students compared with 396.
- •International School of Western Australia has grown faster over five years (32% 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 Hale School better than International School of Western Australia?
On the Success Index, International School of Western Australia ranks higher (89.7 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 International School of Western Australia?
About 1.7 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 International School of Western Australia has 8.4.
How do Hale School and International School of Western Australia rank in WA?
Hale School is 11th of 172 and International School of Western Australia is 2nd of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.