Aveley Primary School vs St Helena's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aveley Primary School
Aveley · Government primary · K-6
621 students · ICSEA 1025
St Helena's Catholic Primary School
Ellenbrook · Catholic primary · PP-6
420 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Aveley Primary School Aveley WA | St Helena's Catholic Primary School Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 583 | #277 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2513 of 4,908 | #2572 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 621 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 323 | 199 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Aveley 6069 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aveleyps.wa.edu.au/ | www.sthelenas.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (52.6 vs 51.7).
- •St Helena's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aveley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.3).
- •Aveley Primary School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 420.
- •St Helena's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -11%).
- •Aveley Primary School is a government 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 Aveley Primary School better than St Helena's Catholic 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 Aveley Primary School and St Helena's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aveley and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aveley Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Helena's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Aveley Primary School and St Helena's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Aveley Primary School is 270th of 583 and St Helena's Catholic Primary School is 277th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.