Huntingdale Primary School vs Port Kennedy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 37 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Huntingdale Primary School
Huntingdale · Government primary · K-6
439 students · ICSEA 956
Port Kennedy Primary School
Port Kennedy · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Huntingdale Primary School Huntingdale WA | Port Kennedy Primary School Port Kennedy WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #491 of 583 | #507 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4369 of 4,908 | #4435 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 439 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 239 | 177 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 10% |
| Suburb | Huntingdale 6110 | Port Kennedy 6172 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5598 | portkennedyps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.8 vs 26.0).
- •Huntingdale Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 362.
- •Port Kennedy Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -31%).
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 Huntingdale Primary School better than Port Kennedy 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 Huntingdale Primary School and Port Kennedy Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Huntingdale and Port Kennedy in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Huntingdale Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Kennedy Primary School has 15.5.
How do Huntingdale Primary School and Port Kennedy Primary School rank in WA?
Huntingdale Primary School is 491st of 583 and Port Kennedy Primary School is 507th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.