Darlington Primary School vs Helena College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington Primary School
Darlington · Government primary · K-6
375 students · ICSEA 1117
Helena College
Glen Forrest · Independent combined · PP-12
740 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Darlington Primary School Darlington WA | Helena College Glen Forrest WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 583 | #29 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1091 of 4,908 | #325 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 375 | 740 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 191 | 396 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 68.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 46.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Darlington 6070 | Glen Forrest 6071 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5138 | www.helena.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darlington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 67.0).
- •Darlington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Helena College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 17.4).
- •Helena College is the larger school with 740 students compared with 375.
- •Helena College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -4%).
- •Darlington Primary School is a government school while Helena College is an independent 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 Darlington Primary School better than Helena College?
On the Success Index, Darlington Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 67.0 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 Darlington Primary School and Helena College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Glen Forrest in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darlington Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Helena College has 10.7.
How do Darlington Primary School and Helena College rank in WA?
Darlington Primary School is 92nd of 583 and Helena College is 29th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.