Heathridge Primary School vs Poseidon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 803 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathridge Primary School
Heathridge · Government primary · K-6
191 students · ICSEA 1011
Poseidon Primary School
Heathridge · Government primary · K-6
267 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Heathridge Primary School Heathridge WA | Poseidon Primary School Heathridge WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 583 | #298 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2515 of 4,908 | #2714 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 191 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 114 | 119 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Heathridge 6027 | Heathridge 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5632 | www.poseidon.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heathridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.6 vs 49.7).
- •Poseidon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.0).
- •Poseidon Primary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 191.
- •Heathridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -1%).
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 Heathridge Primary School better than Poseidon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heathridge Primary School ranks higher (52.6 vs 49.7 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 Heathridge Primary School and Poseidon Primary School?
About 803 m in a straight line, between Heathridge and Heathridge in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathridge Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Poseidon Primary School has 14.0.
How do Heathridge Primary School and Poseidon Primary School rank in WA?
Heathridge Primary School is 271st of 583 and Poseidon Primary School is 298th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.