Hillman Primary School vs Millars Well Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1288 km 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
Millars Well Primary School
Karratha · Government primary · K-6
301 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Hillman Primary School Hillman WA | Millars Well Primary School Karratha WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #550 of 583 | #493 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4737 of 4,908 | #4391 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 256 | 301 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 131 | 157 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 21% |
| Suburb | Hillman 6168 | Karratha 6714 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Karratha |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5573 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5656 |
The verdict
- •Millars Well Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.5 vs 20.8).
- •Millars Well Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.2).
- •Millars Well Primary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 256.
- •Millars Well Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -15%).
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 Millars Well Primary School?
On the Success Index, Millars Well Primary School ranks higher (26.5 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 Millars Well Primary School?
About 1288 km in a straight line, between Hillman and Karratha in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillman Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Millars Well Primary School has 13.0.
How do Hillman Primary School and Millars Well Primary School rank in WA?
Hillman Primary School is 550th of 583 and Millars Well Primary School is 493rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.