Hillman Primary School vs SMYL Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
SMYL Community College
Rockingham · Independent special · 9-12
252 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Hillman Primary School Hillman WA | SMYL Community College Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #550 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4737 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 256 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 131 | 152 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 51.9 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 13% |
| 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.smylcollege.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hillman Primary School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •SMYL Community College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 15.2).
- •Hillman Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 252.
- •Hillman Primary School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -52%).
- •Hillman Primary School is a government school while SMYL Community College is an independent 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 SMYL Community College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillman Primary School and SMYL Community College?
About 1.4 km 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 SMYL Community College has 8.9.
How do Hillman Primary School and SMYL Community College rank in WA?
Hillman Primary School is 550th of 583 and SMYL Community College is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.