Herne Hill Primary School vs Maarakool Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Herne Hill Primary School
Herne Hill · Government primary · K-6
190 students · ICSEA 983
Maarakool Primary School
Brabham · Government primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Herne Hill Primary School Herne Hill WA | Maarakool Primary School Brabham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #385 of 583 | #188 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3456 of 4,908 | #1860 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 190 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 104 | 128 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Herne Hill 6056 | Brabham 6055 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5206 | maarakoolps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Maarakool Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 39.5).
- •Maarakool Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maarakool Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •Maarakool Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 190.
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 Herne Hill Primary School better than Maarakool Primary School?
On the Success Index, Maarakool Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 39.5 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 Herne Hill Primary School and Maarakool Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Herne Hill and Brabham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Herne Hill Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maarakool Primary School has 14.4.
How do Herne Hill Primary School and Maarakool Primary School rank in WA?
Herne Hill Primary School is 385th of 583 and Maarakool Primary School is 188th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.