Herne Hill Primary School vs Middle Swan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 4.5 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
Middle Swan Primary School
Stratton · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Herne Hill Primary School Herne Hill WA | Middle Swan Primary School Stratton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #385 of 583 | #514 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3456 of 4,908 | #4489 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 190 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 104 | 162 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 25% |
| Suburb | Herne Hill 6056 | Stratton 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5206 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5426 |
The verdict
- •Herne Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 25.1).
- •Herne Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Herne Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •Middle Swan Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 190.
- •Herne Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -26%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Ellenbrook
Frequently asked questions
Is Herne Hill Primary School better than Middle Swan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Herne Hill Primary School ranks higher (39.5 vs 25.1 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 Middle Swan Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Herne Hill and Stratton 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 Middle Swan Primary School has 16.6.
How do Herne Hill Primary School and Middle Swan Primary School rank in WA?
Herne Hill Primary School is 385th of 583 and Middle Swan Primary School is 514th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.