Hammond Park Catholic Primary School vs Hammond Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 419 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Park Catholic Primary School
Hammond Park · Catholic primary · PP-6
408 students · ICSEA 1078
Hammond Park Secondary College
Hammond Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,069 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Hammond Park Catholic Primary School Hammond Park WA | Hammond Park Secondary College Hammond Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 583 | #56 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1420 of 4,908 | #728 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 408 | 1,069 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 195 | 516 / 553 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 218 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 130 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +533% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 73.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 44.3 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hammond Park 6164 | Hammond Park 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hammondparkcps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4210 |
The verdict
- •Hammond Park Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 50.6).
- •Hammond Park Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hammond Park Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.3).
- •Hammond Park Secondary College is the larger school with 1,069 students compared with 408.
- •Hammond Park Secondary College has grown faster over five years (533% vs 28%).
- •Hammond Park Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Hammond Park Secondary College 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 Hammond Park Catholic Primary School better than Hammond Park Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Hammond Park Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 50.6 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 Hammond Park Catholic Primary School and Hammond Park Secondary College?
About 419 m in a straight line, between Hammond Park and Hammond Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hammond Park Catholic Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hammond Park Secondary College has 14.6.
How do Hammond Park Catholic Primary School and Hammond Park Secondary College rank in WA?
Hammond Park Catholic Primary School is 131st of 583 and Hammond Park Secondary College is 56th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.