Hale School vs Presbyterian Ladies' College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 9.2 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
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Peppermint Grove · Independent combined · PP-12
963 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Hale School Wembley Downs WA | Presbyterian Ladies' College Peppermint Grove WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 172 | #4 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #137 of 1,259 | #42 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,623 | 963 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,623 | 963 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 210 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.9 | 109.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 115.1 | 68.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wembley Downs 6019 | Peppermint Grove 6011 |
| Council area | Stirling | Peppermint Grove |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hale.wa.edu.au | www.plc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College scores higher on the Success Index (85.2 vs 77.9).
- •Hale School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1159), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.1).
- •Hale School is the larger school with 1,623 students compared with 963.
- •Hale School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -4%).
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 Presbyterian Ladies' College?
On the Success Index, Presbyterian Ladies' College ranks higher (85.2 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 Presbyterian Ladies' College?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Wembley Downs and Peppermint Grove in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hale School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Presbyterian Ladies' College has 8.8.
How do Hale School and Presbyterian Ladies' College rank in WA?
Hale School is 11th of 172 and Presbyterian Ladies' College is 4th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.