Hale School vs Newman College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
Newman College
Churchlands · Independent combined · PP-12
1,824 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Hale School Wembley Downs WA | Newman College Churchlands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 172 | #32 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #137 of 1,259 | #355 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,623 | 1,824 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,623 | 867 / 957 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | 210 | 186 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.9 | 117.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 115.1 | 104.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wembley Downs 6019 | Churchlands 6018 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hale.wa.edu.au | www.newman.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hale School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 65.4).
- •Hale School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1121), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hale School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.5).
- •Newman College is the larger school with 1,824 students compared with 1,623.
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 Newman College?
On the Success Index, Hale School ranks higher (77.9 vs 65.4 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 Newman College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wembley Downs and Churchlands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hale School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newman College has 15.5.
How do Hale School and Newman College rank in WA?
Hale School is 11th of 172 and Newman College is 32nd of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.