Phoenix Primary School vs Port School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Phoenix Primary School
Hamilton Hill · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1045
Port School
Hamilton Hill · Independent special · 8-12
156 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Phoenix Primary School Hamilton Hill WA | Port School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #153 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1596 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 8-12 |
| Students | 344 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 180 | 88 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +53% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 31.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 19% |
| Suburb | Hamilton Hill 6163 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.education.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5589 | www.portschool.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Phoenix Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 16.8).
- •Phoenix Primary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 156.
- •Phoenix Primary School has grown faster over five years (53% vs 10%).
- •Phoenix Primary School is a government school while Port School 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 Phoenix Primary School better than Port School?
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 Phoenix Primary School and Port School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton Hill and Hamilton Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Phoenix Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port School has 8.0.
How do Phoenix Primary School and Port School rank in WA?
Phoenix Primary School is 153rd of 583 and Port School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.