Chidlow Primary School vs Eastern Hills Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chidlow Primary School
Chidlow · Government primary · K-6
132 students · ICSEA 968
Eastern Hills Senior High School
Mount Helena · Government high school · 7-12
789 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Chidlow Primary School Chidlow WA | Eastern Hills Senior High School Mount Helena WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #427 of 583 | #88 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3878 of 4,908 | #1029 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 132 | 789 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 64 | 366 / 423 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 59.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 26.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Chidlow 6556 | Mount Helena 6082 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5099 | www.ehshs.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eastern Hills Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.7 vs 33.4).
- •Eastern Hills Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastern Hills Senior High School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 132.
- •Chidlow Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -15%).
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 Chidlow Primary School better than Eastern Hills Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Eastern Hills Senior High School ranks higher (36.7 vs 33.4 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 Chidlow Primary School and Eastern Hills Senior High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Chidlow and Mount Helena in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chidlow Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eastern Hills Senior High School has 13.2.
How do Chidlow Primary School and Eastern Hills Senior High School rank in WA?
Chidlow Primary School is 427th of 583 and Eastern Hills Senior High School is 88th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.