Hillman Primary School vs Kolbe Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 988 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillman Primary School
Hillman · Government primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 925
Kolbe Catholic College
Rockingham · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,270 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Hillman Primary School Hillman WA | Kolbe Catholic College Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #550 of 583 | #38 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4737 of 4,908 | #554 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 256 | 1,270 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 131 | 629 / 641 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 224 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 91.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 37.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 4% |
| Suburb | Hillman 6168 | Rockingham 6168 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5573 | www.kolbe.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kolbe Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 20.8).
- •Kolbe Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kolbe Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •Kolbe Catholic College is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 256.
- •Kolbe Catholic College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -15%).
- •Hillman Primary School is a government school while Kolbe Catholic College 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 Hillman Primary School better than Kolbe Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Kolbe Catholic College ranks higher (58.3 vs 20.8 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 Hillman Primary School and Kolbe Catholic College?
About 988 m in a straight line, between Hillman and Rockingham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillman Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kolbe Catholic College has 13.9.
How do Hillman Primary School and Kolbe Catholic College rank in WA?
Hillman Primary School is 550th of 583 and Kolbe Catholic College is 38th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.