Pearsall Primary School vs St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary 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.
Pearsall Primary School
Pearsall · Government primary · K-6
624 students · ICSEA 1045
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Hocking · Catholic primary · PP-6
218 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Pearsall Primary School Pearsall WA | St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Hocking WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 583 | #185 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2449 of 4,908 | #1846 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 624 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 296 | 118 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +95% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pearsall 6065 | Hocking 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5832 | www.stecps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 53.5).
- •St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.5).
- •Pearsall Primary School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 218.
- •St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (95% vs 11%).
- •Pearsall Primary School is a government school while St Elizabeth's 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 Pearsall Primary School better than St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 53.5 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 Pearsall Primary School and St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pearsall and Hocking in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pearsall Primary School has 19.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School has 15.8.
How do Pearsall Primary School and St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Pearsall Primary School is 265th of 583 and St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School is 185th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.