Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) vs St Helena's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook)
Henley Brook · Independent combined · PP-9
565 students · ICSEA 1046
St Helena's Catholic Primary School
Ellenbrook · Catholic primary · PP-6
420 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) Henley Brook WA | St Helena's Catholic Primary School Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 172 | #277 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #691 of 1,259 | #2572 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-9 | PP-6 |
| Students | 565 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 272 | 199 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 51 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Henley Brook 6055 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aic.wa.edu.au/schools/henley-brook/ | www.sthelenas.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Helena's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 48.0).
- •Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.3).
- •Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) is the larger school with 565 students compared with 420.
- •Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) is a independent school while St Helena'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 Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) better than St Helena's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Helena's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 48.0 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 Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) and St Helena's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Henley Brook and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Helena's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) and St Helena's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) is 77th of 172 and St Helena's Catholic Primary School is 277th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.