Hillcrest Primary School vs Inglewood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Primary School
Bayswater · Government primary · K-6
496 students · ICSEA 1066
Inglewood Primary School
Inglewood · Government primary · K-6
630 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Hillcrest Primary School Bayswater WA | Inglewood Primary School Inglewood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 583 | #41 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1103 of 4,908 | #638 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 496 | 630 |
| Girls / boys | 227 / 269 | 299 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 35.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 6053 | Inglewood 6052 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillcrestps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5216 |
The verdict
- •Inglewood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 69.0).
- •Inglewood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillcrest Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.0).
- •Inglewood Primary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 496.
- •Hillcrest Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 7%).
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 Hillcrest Primary School better than Inglewood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Inglewood Primary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 69.0 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 Hillcrest Primary School and Inglewood Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bayswater and Inglewood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillcrest Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inglewood Primary School has 17.0.
How do Hillcrest Primary School and Inglewood Primary School rank in WA?
Hillcrest Primary School is 94th of 583 and Inglewood Primary School is 41st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.