Mount Hawthorn Primary School vs Servite College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Hawthorn Primary School
Mount Hawthorn · Government primary · K-6
936 students · ICSEA 1140
Servite College
Tuart Hill · Independent high school · 7-12
1,032 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Mount Hawthorn Primary School Mount Hawthorn WA | Servite College Tuart Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 583 | #14 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #940 of 4,908 | #201 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 936 | 1,032 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 493 | 499 / 533 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.6 | 96.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 47.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Hawthorn 6016 | Tuart Hill 6060 |
| Council area | Vincent | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mounthawthornps.wa.edu.au/ | www.servite.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Servite College scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 70.9).
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Servite College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 18.0).
- •Servite College is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 936.
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School is a government school while Servite College is an independent 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 Mount Hawthorn Primary School better than Servite College?
On the Success Index, Servite College ranks higher (73.3 vs 70.9 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 Mount Hawthorn Primary School and Servite College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Hawthorn and Tuart Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Hawthorn Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Servite College has 10.7.
How do Mount Hawthorn Primary School and Servite College rank in WA?
Mount Hawthorn Primary School is 80th of 583 and Servite College is 14th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.