Port School vs Southwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port School
Hamilton Hill · Independent special · 8-12
156 students · ICSEA 906
Southwell Primary School
Hamilton Hill · Government primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 794
| Measure | Port School Hamilton Hill WA | Southwell Primary School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #535 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4636 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 8-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 156 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 68 | 36 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | – | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 794 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 58% |
| Suburb | Hamilton Hill 6163 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.portschool.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5568 |
The verdict
- •Port School has the higher ICSEA (906 vs 794), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 10.1).
- •Port School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 83.
- •Port School is a independent school while Southwell Primary School is a government 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 School better than Southwell Primary 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 Port School and Southwell Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hamilton Hill and Hamilton Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southwell Primary School has 10.1.
How do Port School and Southwell Primary School rank in WA?
Port School is unranked and Southwell Primary School is 535th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.