Hocking Primary School vs Pearsall 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.
Hocking Primary School
Hocking · Government primary · K-6
527 students · ICSEA 1036
Pearsall Primary School
Pearsall · Government primary · K-6
624 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Hocking Primary School Hocking WA | Pearsall Primary School Pearsall WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #328 of 583 | #265 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2984 of 4,908 | #2449 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 527 | 624 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 262 | 328 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hocking 6065 | Pearsall 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5806 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5832 |
The verdict
- •Pearsall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 46.2).
- •Pearsall Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hocking Primary School has fewer students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.5).
- •Pearsall Primary School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 527.
- •Pearsall Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Hocking Primary School better than Pearsall Primary School?
On the Success Index, Pearsall Primary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 46.2 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 Hocking Primary School and Pearsall Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hocking and Pearsall in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hocking Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pearsall Primary School has 19.5.
How do Hocking Primary School and Pearsall Primary School rank in WA?
Hocking Primary School is 328th of 583 and Pearsall Primary School is 265th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.