Hillcrest Primary School vs John Forrest Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 669 m 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
John Forrest Secondary College
Morley · Government high school · 7-12
1,122 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Hillcrest Primary School Bayswater WA | John Forrest Secondary College Morley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 583 | #55 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1103 of 4,908 | #722 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 496 | 1,122 |
| Girls / boys | 227 / 269 | 545 / 577 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 208 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 143 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 76.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 29.8 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 6053 | Morley 6062 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillcrestps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4026 |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 50.9).
- •Hillcrest Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Forrest Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.3).
- •John Forrest Secondary College is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 496.
- •Hillcrest Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 1%).
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 John Forrest Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 50.9 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 John Forrest Secondary College?
About 669 m in a straight line, between Bayswater and Morley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillcrest Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Forrest Secondary College has 14.7.
How do Hillcrest Primary School and John Forrest Secondary College rank in WA?
Hillcrest Primary School is 94th of 583 and John Forrest Secondary College is 55th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.