Chidlow Primary School vs Mount Helena Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 5.1 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
Mount Helena Primary School
Mount Helena · Government primary · K-6
136 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Chidlow Primary School Chidlow WA | Mount Helena Primary School Mount Helena WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #427 of 583 | #408 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3878 of 4,908 | #3725 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 132 | 136 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 64 | 51 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| 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.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5323 |
The verdict
- •Mount Helena Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.7 vs 33.4).
- •Mount Helena Primary School has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Helena Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.7).
- •Mount Helena Primary School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 132.
- •Chidlow Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -23%).
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 Mount Helena Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Helena Primary School ranks higher (35.7 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 Mount Helena Primary School?
About 5.1 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 Mount Helena Primary School has 12.3.
How do Chidlow Primary School and Mount Helena Primary School rank in WA?
Chidlow Primary School is 427th of 583 and Mount Helena Primary School is 408th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.