Forrestfield Primary School vs Woodlupine Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 817 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forrestfield Primary School
Forrestfield · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 949
Woodlupine Primary School
Forrestfield · Government primary · K-6
279 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Forrestfield Primary School Forrestfield WA | Woodlupine Primary School Forrestfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #434 of 583 | #440 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3924 of 4,908 | #3969 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 186 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 101 | 134 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 26.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 15% |
| Suburb | Forrestfield 6058 | Forrestfield 6058 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5174 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5602 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (32.9 vs 32.3).
- •Woodlupine Primary School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodlupine Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 186.
- •Woodlupine Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -6%).
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 Forrestfield Primary School better than Woodlupine 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 Forrestfield Primary School and Woodlupine Primary School?
About 817 m in a straight line, between Forrestfield and Forrestfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forrestfield Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodlupine Primary School has 15.9.
How do Forrestfield Primary School and Woodlupine Primary School rank in WA?
Forrestfield Primary School is 434th of 583 and Woodlupine Primary School is 440th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.