Hillarys Primary School vs Padbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillarys Primary School
Hillarys · Government primary · K-6
522 students · ICSEA 1088
Padbury Catholic Primary School
Padbury · Catholic primary · PP-6
427 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Hillarys Primary School Hillarys WA | Padbury Catholic Primary School Padbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 583 | #118 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2035 of 4,908 | #1314 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 522 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 255 | 200 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hillarys 6025 | Padbury 6025 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5564 | www.padcath.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 58.7).
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillarys Primary School has fewer students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.6).
- •Hillarys Primary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 427.
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -11%).
- •Hillarys Primary School is a government school while Padbury 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 Hillarys Primary School better than Padbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Padbury Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.7 vs 58.7 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 Hillarys Primary School and Padbury Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hillarys and Padbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillarys Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Padbury Catholic Primary School has 18.6.
How do Hillarys Primary School and Padbury Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Hillarys Primary School is 207th of 583 and Padbury Catholic Primary School is 118th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.