Hilton Primary School vs Winterfold Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hilton Primary School
Hilton · Government primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 1065
Winterfold Primary School
Beaconsfield · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Hilton Primary School Hilton WA | Winterfold Primary School Beaconsfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 583 | #186 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #671 of 4,908 | #1849 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 386 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 196 | 147 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +60% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Hilton 6163 | Beaconsfield 6162 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5211 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5009 |
The verdict
- •Hilton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 61.0).
- •Hilton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hilton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •Hilton Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 321.
- •Hilton Primary School has grown faster over five years (60% vs -10%).
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 Hilton Primary School better than Winterfold Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hilton Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 61.0 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 Hilton Primary School and Winterfold Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hilton and Beaconsfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hilton Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Winterfold Primary School has 16.2.
How do Hilton Primary School and Winterfold Primary School rank in WA?
Hilton Primary School is 46th of 583 and Winterfold Primary School is 186th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.