Hocking Primary School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.5 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
St Anthony's School
Wanneroo · Catholic primary · PP-6
378 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Hocking Primary School Hocking WA | St Anthony's School Wanneroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #328 of 583 | #269 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2984 of 4,908 | #2502 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 527 | 378 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 262 | 196 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hocking 6065 | Wanneroo 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5806 | saw.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 46.2).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.0).
- •Hocking Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 378.
- •St Anthony's School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -15%).
- •Hocking Primary School is a government school while St Anthony's School 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 Hocking Primary School better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (52.8 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 St Anthony's School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hocking and Wanneroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hocking Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 17.0.
How do Hocking Primary School and St Anthony's School rank in WA?
Hocking Primary School is 328th of 583 and St Anthony's School is 269th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.