Ocean Road Primary School vs South Halls Head Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Road Primary School
Dawesville · Government primary · K-6
624 students · ICSEA 964
South Halls Head Primary School
Halls Head · Government primary · K-6
629 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Ocean Road Primary School Dawesville WA | South Halls Head Primary School Halls Head WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #485 of 583 | #376 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4306 of 4,908 | #3406 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 624 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 311 | 321 / 308 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 32.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Dawesville 6211 | Halls Head 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | oceanroadps.wa.edu.au/ | www.southhallsheadps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •South Halls Head Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 27.6).
- •South Halls Head Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ocean Road Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.7).
- •South Halls Head Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 624.
- •South Halls Head Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
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 Ocean Road Primary School better than South Halls Head Primary School?
On the Success Index, South Halls Head Primary School ranks higher (40.3 vs 27.6 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 Ocean Road Primary School and South Halls Head Primary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Dawesville and Halls Head in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ocean Road Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Halls Head Primary School has 18.7.
How do Ocean Road Primary School and South Halls Head Primary School rank in WA?
Ocean Road Primary School is 485th of 583 and South Halls Head Primary School is 376th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.