Hollywood Primary School vs Oberthur Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 12 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
Oberthur Primary School
Bull Creek · Government primary · K-6
646 students · ICSEA 1174
| Measure | Hollywood Primary School Nedlands WA | Oberthur Primary School Bull Creek WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 583 | #18 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #257 of 4,908 | #356 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 358 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 167 | 324 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1174 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 38.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Nedlands 6009 | Bull Creek 6149 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5213 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5621 |
The verdict
- •Hollywood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 77.6).
- •Oberthur Primary School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 358.
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 Oberthur Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hollywood Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 77.6 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 Oberthur Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Nedlands and Bull Creek in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hollywood Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oberthur Primary School has 16.4.
How do Hollywood Primary School and Oberthur Primary School rank in WA?
Hollywood Primary School is 10th of 583 and Oberthur Primary School is 18th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.