Hudson Park Primary School vs Northam Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 82 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hudson Park Primary School
Girrawheen · Government primary · K-6
212 students · ICSEA 937
Northam Primary School
Northam · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Hudson Park Primary School Girrawheen WA | Northam Primary School Northam WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #477 of 583 | #473 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4235 of 4,908 | #4197 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 212 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 103 | 156 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 17% |
| Suburb | Girrawheen 6064 | Northam 6401 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Northam |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | hudsonparkps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5351 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.6 vs 29.0).
- •Hudson Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.0).
- •Northam Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 212.
- •Northam Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -11%).
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 Hudson Park Primary School better than Northam Primary School?
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 Hudson Park Primary School and Northam Primary School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Girrawheen and Northam in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hudson Park Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northam Primary School has 15.0.
How do Hudson Park Primary School and Northam Primary School rank in WA?
Hudson Park Primary School is 477th of 583 and Northam Primary School is 473rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.