Spring Hill Primary School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Hill Primary School
Tapping · Government primary · K-6
722 students · ICSEA 1028
St Anthony's School
Wanneroo · Catholic primary · PP-6
378 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Spring Hill Primary School Tapping WA | St Anthony's School Wanneroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #301 of 583 | #269 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2736 of 4,908 | #2502 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 722 | 378 |
| Girls / boys | 358 / 364 | 196 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.6 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Tapping 6065 | Wanneroo 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.springhillps.wa.edu.au | saw.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 49.5).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spring Hill Primary School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 378.
- •Spring Hill Primary School is a government school while St Anthony's 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 Spring Hill Primary School better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (52.8 vs 49.5 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 Spring Hill Primary School and St Anthony's School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Tapping and Wanneroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Spring Hill Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 17.0.
How do Spring Hill Primary School and St Anthony's School rank in WA?
Spring Hill Primary School is 301st of 583 and St Anthony's School is 269th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.