Hollywood Primary School vs Moerlina School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hollywood Primary School
Nedlands · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1174
Moerlina School
Mount Claremont · Independent primary · PP-6
50 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Hollywood Primary School Nedlands WA | Moerlina School Mount Claremont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #257 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 358 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 167 | 23 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Nedlands 6009 | Mount Claremont 6010 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Nedlands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5213 | www.moerlina.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moerlina School scores higher on the Success Index (81.2 vs 78.9).
- •Hollywood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moerlina School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 16.8).
- •Hollywood Primary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 50.
- •Moerlina School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -2%).
- •Hollywood Primary School is a government school while Moerlina School 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 Hollywood Primary School better than Moerlina School?
On the Success Index, Moerlina School ranks higher (81.2 vs 78.9 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 Hollywood Primary School and Moerlina School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nedlands and Mount Claremont in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hollywood Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moerlina School has 8.6.
How do Hollywood Primary School and Moerlina School rank in WA?
Hollywood Primary School is 10th of 583 and Moerlina School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.