Hensman Street Elementary vs St Columba's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 926 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hensman Street Elementary
South Perth · Independent primary · PP-4
13 students · ICSEA 1080
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
South Perth · Catholic primary · PP-6
381 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Hensman Street Elementary South Perth WA | St Columba's Catholic Primary School South Perth WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #78 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #925 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-4 | PP-6 |
| Students | 13 | 381 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 7 | 198 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | South Perth 6151 | South Perth 6151 |
| Council area | South Perth | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hensmanstreet.wa.edu.au | www.stcolumbassp.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hensman Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (76.0 vs 71.0).
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 13.
- •Hensman Street Elementary is a independent school while St Columba's 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 Hensman Street Elementary better than St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hensman Street Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 71.0 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 Hensman Street Elementary and St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between South Perth and South Perth in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Hensman Street Elementary and St Columba's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Hensman Street Elementary is unranked and St Columba's Catholic Primary School is 78th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.