WA · Government Primary
Southwell Primary School
Hamilton Hill 6163 · K-6
Southwell Primary School is a government primary school in Hamilton Hill, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 794, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 83 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 58% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
How Southwell Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Southwell Primary School ranks 710th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 24th-highest ICSEA and the 22nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Phoenix Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Southwell Primary School scores 794 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Southwell Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Hamilton Hill
Southwell Primary School is located in Hamilton Hill, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,396/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 11,327.
View full Hamilton Hill suburb profile →Schools near Southwell Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Southwell Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton Hill | 0.5 km | 1045 | 251 higher | 344 |
| Port SchoolIndependent Secondary · Hamilton Hill | 1.0 km | 906 | 112 higher | 156 |
| Fremantle Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Hamilton Hill | 1.1 km | 1042 | 248 higher | 466 |
| Spearwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Spearwood | 1.2 km | 954 | 160 higher | 114 |
| Kerry Street Community SchoolIndependent Primary · Hamilton Hill | 1.3 km | 1101 | 307 higher | 62 |
| East Hamilton Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton Hill | 1.6 km | 1016 | 222 higher | 257 |
| Spearwood Alternative SchoolGovernment Primary · Spearwood | 2.0 km | 1079 | 285 higher | 95 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolCatholic Primary · Hilton | 2.0 km | 1064 | 270 higher | 190 |
| Seton Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Samson | 2.2 km | 1048 | 254 higher | 1,091 |
| Christ the King SchoolCatholic Primary · Beaconsfield | 2.3 km | 1069 | 275 higher | 304 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwell Primary School a government school?
Yes, Southwell Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Southwell Primary School offer?
Southwell Primary School offers K-6.
What is Southwell Primary School's ICSEA score?
Southwell Primary School has an ICSEA score of 794, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Southwell Primary School?
Southwell Primary School has 83 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Southwell Primary School?
The nearest schools to Southwell Primary School are Phoenix Primary School (0.5 km), Port School (1.0 km), Fremantle Christian College (1.1 km).
Where is Southwell Primary School located?
Southwell Primary School is located in Hamilton Hill, WA 6163. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5568.