St Kieran Catholic Primary School vs Tuart Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 873 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Kieran Catholic Primary School
Tuart Hill · Catholic primary · PP-6
427 students · ICSEA 1067
Tuart Hill Primary School
Tuart Hill · Government primary · K-6
648 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | St Kieran Catholic Primary School Tuart Hill WA | Tuart Hill Primary School Tuart Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #163 of 583 | #139 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1661 of 4,908 | #1493 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 427 | 648 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 225 | 309 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Tuart Hill 6060 | Tuart Hill 6060 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stkieran.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5441 |
The verdict
- •Tuart Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 62.9).
- •St Kieran Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Kieran Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.2).
- •Tuart Hill Primary School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 427.
- •Tuart Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (40% vs 6%).
- •St Kieran Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Tuart Hill 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 St Kieran Catholic Primary School better than Tuart Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tuart Hill Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 62.9 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 St Kieran Catholic Primary School and Tuart Hill Primary School?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Tuart Hill and Tuart Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Kieran Catholic Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuart Hill Primary School has 18.2.
How do St Kieran Catholic Primary School and Tuart Hill Primary School rank in WA?
St Kieran Catholic Primary School is 163rd of 583 and Tuart Hill Primary School is 139th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.