Glendale Primary School vs Greenwood 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.
Glendale Primary School
Hamersley · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 1066
Greenwood Primary School
Greenwood · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Glendale Primary School Hamersley WA | Greenwood Primary School Greenwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 583 | #343 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1471 of 4,908 | #3140 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 317 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 155 | 166 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Hamersley 6022 | Greenwood 6024 |
| Council area | Stirling | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5534 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5818 |
The verdict
- •Glendale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 44.2).
- •Glendale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glendale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.4).
- •Greenwood Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 317.
- •Glendale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -12%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Stirling
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale Primary School better than Greenwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glendale Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 44.2 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 Glendale Primary School and Greenwood Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hamersley and Greenwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glendale Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greenwood Primary School has 17.4.
How do Glendale Primary School and Greenwood Primary School rank in WA?
Glendale Primary School is 136th of 583 and Greenwood Primary School is 343rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.