Goollelal Primary School vs Greenwood College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goollelal Primary School
Kingsley · Government primary · K-6
249 students · ICSEA 1059
Greenwood College
Greenwood · Government high school · 7-12
944 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Goollelal Primary School Kingsley WA | Greenwood College Greenwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #218 of 583 | #45 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2137 of 4,908 | #611 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 249 | 944 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 108 | 478 / 466 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 74.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 33.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kingsley 6026 | Greenwood 6024 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5650 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4122 |
The verdict
- •Goollelal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 55.6).
- •Goollelal Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greenwood College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.0).
- •Greenwood College is the larger school with 944 students compared with 249.
- •Goollelal 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Goollelal Primary School better than Greenwood College?
On the Success Index, Goollelal Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 55.6 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 Goollelal Primary School and Greenwood College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kingsley and Greenwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goollelal Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greenwood College has 12.7.
How do Goollelal Primary School and Greenwood College rank in WA?
Goollelal Primary School is 218th of 583 and Greenwood College is 45th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.