Glen Forrest Primary School vs Helena College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Forrest Primary School
Glen Forrest · Government primary · K-6
235 students · ICSEA 1045
Helena College
Glen Forrest · Independent combined · PP-12
740 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Glen Forrest Primary School Glen Forrest WA | Helena College Glen Forrest WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #214 of 583 | #29 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2103 of 4,908 | #325 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 235 | 740 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 127 | 396 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 68.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 46.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glen Forrest 6071 | Glen Forrest 6071 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5186 | www.helena.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Helena College scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 57.8).
- •Helena College has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Helena College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.8).
- •Helena College is the larger school with 740 students compared with 235.
- •Glen Forrest 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 Glen Forrest Primary School better than Helena College?
On the Success Index, Helena College ranks higher (67.0 vs 57.8 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 Glen Forrest Primary School and Helena College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glen Forrest and Glen Forrest in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Forrest Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Helena College has 10.7.
How do Glen Forrest Primary School and Helena College rank in WA?
Glen Forrest Primary School is 214th of 583 and Helena College is 29th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.