Port Hedland Primary School vs St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Hedland Primary School
Port Hedland · Government primary · K-6
478 students · ICSEA 989
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Port Hedland · Catholic primary · PP-6
157 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Port Hedland Primary School Port Hedland WA | St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School Port Hedland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #358 of 583 | #517 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3274 of 4,908 | #4499 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 478 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 225 | 81 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 31% |
| Suburb | Port Hedland 6721 | Port Hedland 6721 |
| Council area | Port Hedland | Port Hedland |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | porthedlandps.wa.edu.au/ | web.stcecilia.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Port Hedland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 25.0).
- •Port Hedland Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Hedland Primary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 157.
- •Port Hedland Primary School is a government school while St Cecilia'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 Port Hedland Primary School better than St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Hedland Primary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 25.0 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 Port Hedland Primary School and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Port Hedland and Port Hedland in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Hedland Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has 15.2.
How do Port Hedland Primary School and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Port Hedland Primary School is 358th of 583 and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is 517th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.