Mount Hawthorn Primary School vs St Denis School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 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
St Denis School
Joondanna · Catholic primary · PP-6
200 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Mount Hawthorn Primary School Mount Hawthorn WA | St Denis School Joondanna WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 583 | #43 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #940 of 4,908 | #644 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 936 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 493 | 107 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.6 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Hawthorn 6016 | Joondanna 6060 |
| Council area | Vincent | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mounthawthornps.wa.edu.au/ | www.stdenis.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Denis School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 70.9).
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1123), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Denis School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.0).
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 200.
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School is a government school while St Denis School is a catholic 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 St Denis School?
On the Success Index, St Denis School ranks higher (73.9 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 St Denis School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Hawthorn and Joondanna 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 St Denis School has 16.4.
How do Mount Hawthorn Primary School and St Denis School rank in WA?
Mount Hawthorn Primary School is 80th of 583 and St Denis School is 43rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.