Mount Hawthorn Primary School vs TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear)
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear)
Wembley · Independent special · U
265 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Mount Hawthorn Primary School Mount Hawthorn WA | TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear) Wembley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #940 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 936 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 493 | 103 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +66% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.6 | 26.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 62.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Hawthorn 6016 | Wembley 6014 |
| Council area | Vincent | Cambridge |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mounthawthornps.wa.edu.au/ | www.tsh.org.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear) has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 18.0).
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 265.
- •TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear) has grown faster over five years (66% vs 4%).
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School is a government school while TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear) 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 TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear)?
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 Mount Hawthorn Primary School and TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Hawthorn and Wembley 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 TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear) has 5.2.
How do Mount Hawthorn Primary School and TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear) rank in WA?
Mount Hawthorn Primary School is 80th of 583 and TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear) is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.