Clayton View Primary School vs Helena Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton View Primary School
Koongamia · Government primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 861
Helena Valley Primary School
Helena Valley · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Clayton View Primary School Koongamia WA | Helena Valley Primary School Helena Valley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #539 of 583 | #281 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4661 of 4,908 | #2587 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 124 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 56 | 163 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 861 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 4% |
| Suburb | Koongamia 6056 | Helena Valley 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5793 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5205 |
The verdict
- •Helena Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 22.3).
- •Helena Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 861), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clayton View Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.9).
- •Helena Valley Primary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 124.
- •Helena Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -24%).
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 Clayton View Primary School better than Helena Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Helena Valley Primary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 22.3 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 Clayton View Primary School and Helena Valley Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Koongamia and Helena Valley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clayton View Primary School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Helena Valley Primary School has 17.9.
How do Clayton View Primary School and Helena Valley Primary School rank in WA?
Clayton View Primary School is 539th of 583 and Helena Valley Primary School is 281st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.