Hale School vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 884 m 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
Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Hale School Wembley Downs WA | Woodlands Primary School Woodlands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 172 | #148 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #137 of 1,259 | #1543 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,623 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,623 | 178 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 210 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.9 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 115.1 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wembley Downs 6019 | Woodlands 6018 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hale.wa.edu.au | woodlandsps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hale School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 64.1).
- •Hale School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hale School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 17.2).
- •Hale School is the larger school with 1,623 students compared with 359.
- •Hale School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -23%).
- •Hale School is a independent school while Woodlands Primary School is a government 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 Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hale School ranks higher (77.9 vs 64.1 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 Woodlands Primary School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Wembley Downs and Woodlands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hale School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodlands Primary School has 17.2.
How do Hale School and Woodlands Primary School rank in WA?
Hale School is 11th of 172 and Woodlands Primary School is 148th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.