Hillcrest Primary School vs Tuart Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 6.0 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
Tuart Hill Primary School
Tuart Hill · Government primary · K-6
648 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Hillcrest Primary School Bayswater WA | Tuart Hill Primary School Tuart Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 583 | #139 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1103 of 4,908 | #1493 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 496 | 648 |
| Girls / boys | 227 / 269 | 309 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 6053 | Tuart Hill 6060 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillcrestps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5441 |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 64.6).
- •Hillcrest Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.2).
- •Tuart Hill Primary School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 496.
- •Tuart Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (40% vs 16%).
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 Tuart Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 64.6 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 Tuart Hill Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Bayswater and Tuart Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillcrest Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuart Hill Primary School has 18.2.
How do Hillcrest Primary School and Tuart Hill Primary School rank in WA?
Hillcrest Primary School is 94th of 583 and Tuart Hill Primary School is 139th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.