Hollywood Primary School vs Shenton College Deaf Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Shenton College Deaf Education Centre
Shenton Park · Government special · 7-12
36 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Hollywood Primary School Nedlands WA | Shenton College Deaf Education Centre Shenton Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #257 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 358 | 36 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 167 | 17 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 27.1 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 11% |
| Suburb | Nedlands 6009 | Shenton Park 6008 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Nedlands |
| 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=6158 |
The verdict
- •Hollywood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shenton College Deaf Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 16.8).
- •Hollywood Primary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 36.
- •Hollywood Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
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 Shenton College Deaf Education Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hollywood Primary School and Shenton College Deaf Education Centre?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nedlands and Shenton Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hollywood Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shenton College Deaf Education Centre has 4.0.
How do Hollywood Primary School and Shenton College Deaf Education Centre rank in WA?
Hollywood Primary School is 10th of 583 and Shenton College Deaf Education Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.