Halls Head College vs Ocean Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 9.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Halls Head College
Halls Head · Government high school · 7-12
1,394 students · ICSEA 978
Ocean Road Primary School
Dawesville · Government primary · K-6
624 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Halls Head College Halls Head WA | Ocean Road Primary School Dawesville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 140 | #485 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1117 of 1,472 | #4306 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,394 | 624 |
| Girls / boys | 683 / 711 | 313 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | – | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | 216 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 211 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.6 | 37.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Halls Head 6210 | Dawesville 6211 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hallsheadcollege.wa.edu.au/ | oceanroadps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Halls Head College scores higher on the Success Index (32.8 vs 27.6).
- •Halls Head College has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ocean Road Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.1).
- •Halls Head College is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 624.
- •Halls Head College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -8%).
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 Halls Head College better than Ocean Road Primary School?
On the Success Index, Halls Head College ranks higher (32.8 vs 27.6 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 Halls Head College and Ocean Road Primary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Halls Head and Dawesville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Halls Head College has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ocean Road Primary School has 16.0.
How do Halls Head College and Ocean Road Primary School rank in WA?
Halls Head College is 94th of 140 and Ocean Road Primary School is 485th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.