Hawker Park Primary School vs Liwara Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 685 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hawker Park Primary School
Warwick · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1073
Liwara Catholic Primary School
Greenwood · Catholic primary · PP-6
394 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Hawker Park Primary School Warwick WA | Liwara Catholic Primary School Greenwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 583 | #133 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1516 of 4,908 | #1436 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 228 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 111 | 198 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Warwick 6024 | Greenwood 6024 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hawkerparkps.wa.edu.au/ | www.liwara.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 64.3).
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawker Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.0).
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 228.
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 1%).
- •Hawker Park Primary School is a government school while Liwara Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Hawker Park Primary School better than Liwara Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Liwara Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 64.3 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 Hawker Park Primary School and Liwara Catholic Primary School?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Warwick and Greenwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hawker Park Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liwara Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Hawker Park Primary School and Liwara Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Hawker Park Primary School is 143rd of 583 and Liwara Catholic Primary School is 133rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.