Mount Hawthorn Primary School vs St Kieran Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
St Kieran Catholic Primary School
Tuart Hill · Catholic primary · PP-6
427 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Mount Hawthorn Primary School Mount Hawthorn WA | St Kieran Catholic Primary School Tuart Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 583 | #163 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #940 of 4,908 | #1661 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 936 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 493 | 202 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.6 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 35.2 |
| 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.stkieran.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 62.9).
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Kieran Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.0).
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 427.
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School is a government school while St Kieran Catholic Primary 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 Kieran Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Hawthorn Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 62.9 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 Kieran Catholic Primary School?
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 St Kieran Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do Mount Hawthorn Primary School and St Kieran Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Mount Hawthorn Primary School is 80th of 583 and St Kieran Catholic Primary School is 163rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.