Halls Head College vs South Halls Head Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 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
South Halls Head Primary School
Halls Head · Government primary · K-6
629 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Halls Head College Halls Head WA | South Halls Head Primary School Halls Head WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 140 | #376 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1117 of 1,472 | #3406 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,394 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 683 / 711 | 321 / 308 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 216 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 211 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.6 | 32.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Halls Head 6210 | Halls Head 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hallsheadcollege.wa.edu.au/ | www.southhallsheadps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •South Halls Head Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 32.8).
- •South Halls Head Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Halls Head College has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.7).
- •Halls Head College is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 629.
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 South Halls Head Primary School?
On the Success Index, South Halls Head Primary School ranks higher (40.3 vs 32.8 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 South Halls Head Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Halls Head and Halls Head in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Halls Head College has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Halls Head Primary School has 18.7.
How do Halls Head College and South Halls Head Primary School rank in WA?
Halls Head College is 94th of 140 and South Halls Head Primary School is 376th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.