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Hawker Park Primary School vs Wattle Grove Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 25 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureHawker Park Primary School
Warwick WA
Wattle Grove Primary School
Wattle Grove WA
Success Index
64
Top 50%
63
Top 50%
State rank (type)#143 of 583#162 of 583
National rank (type)#1516 of 4,908#1651 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students228870
Girls / boys117 / 111413 / 457
Foundation intake3588
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+1%+4%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10731073
ICSEA percentile76th76th
Top SEA quarter29%31%
Bottom SEA quarter13%15%
Students per teacher14.817.3
Teaching staff (FTE)14.447.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE)9.221.5
Language background other than English17%71%
Indigenous students3%1%
SuburbWarwick 6024Wattle Grove 6107
Council areaJoondalupKalamunda
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitehawkerparkps.wa.edu.au/www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5459

The verdict

  • •Hawker Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 63.0).
  • •Hawker Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.3).
  • •Wattle Grove Primary School is the larger school with 870 students compared with 228.

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 Wattle Grove Primary School?

On the Success Index, Hawker Park Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 63.0 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 Wattle Grove Primary School?

About 25 km in a straight line, between Warwick and Wattle Grove 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 Wattle Grove Primary School has 17.3.

How do Hawker Park Primary School and Wattle Grove Primary School rank in WA?

Hawker Park Primary School is 143rd of 583 and Wattle Grove Primary School is 162nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.