Kerry Street Community School vs Southwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kerry Street Community School
Hamilton Hill · Independent primary · PP-6
62 students · ICSEA 1101
Southwell Primary School
Hamilton Hill · Government primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 794
| Measure | Kerry Street Community School Hamilton Hill WA | Southwell Primary School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #535 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4636 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 62 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 33 | 36 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 794 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 58% |
| Suburb | Hamilton Hill 6163 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kerrystreet.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5568 |
The verdict
- •Kerry Street Community School scores higher on the Success Index (75.5 vs 22.8).
- •Kerry Street Community School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 794), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kerry Street Community School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.1).
- •Southwell Primary School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 62.
- •Kerry Street Community School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 9%).
- •Kerry Street Community School is a independent school while Southwell Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kerry Street Community School better than Southwell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kerry Street Community School ranks higher (75.5 vs 22.8 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 Kerry Street Community School and Southwell Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hamilton Hill and Hamilton Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kerry Street Community School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southwell Primary School has 10.1.
How do Kerry Street Community School and Southwell Primary School rank in WA?
Kerry Street Community School is unranked and Southwell Primary School is 535th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.