Hollywood Primary School vs Shenton College
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
Shenton Park · Government high school · 7-12
2,757 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Hollywood Primary School Nedlands WA | Shenton College Shenton Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 583 | #8 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #257 of 4,908 | #120 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 358 | 2,757 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 167 | 1,222 / 1,535 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 435 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 453 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 173.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 78.8 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| 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.shenton.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hollywood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 76.7).
- •Hollywood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1160), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shenton College has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.8).
- •Shenton College is the larger school with 2,757 students compared with 358.
- •Shenton College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -2%).
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?
On the Success Index, Hollywood Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 76.7 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 Shenton College?
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 has 15.9.
How do Hollywood Primary School and Shenton College rank in WA?
Hollywood Primary School is 10th of 583 and Shenton College is 8th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.