Governor Stirling Senior High School vs Guildford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Governor Stirling Senior High School
Woodbridge · Government high school · 7-12
751 students · ICSEA 961
Guildford Primary School
Guildford · Government primary · K-6
315 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Governor Stirling Senior High School Woodbridge WA | Guildford Primary School Guildford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 140 | #233 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1161 of 1,472 | #2242 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 751 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 325 / 426 | 144 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.4 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 3% |
| Suburb | Woodbridge 6056 | Guildford 6055 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4020 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5197 |
The verdict
- •Guildford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 30.7).
- •Guildford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Governor Stirling Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.8).
- •Governor Stirling Senior High School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 315.
- •Guildford Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -18%).
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 Governor Stirling Senior High School better than Guildford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Guildford Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 30.7 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 Governor Stirling Senior High School and Guildford Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Guildford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Governor Stirling Senior High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Guildford Primary School has 15.8.
How do Governor Stirling Senior High School and Guildford Primary School rank in WA?
Governor Stirling Senior High School is 104th of 140 and Guildford Primary School is 233rd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.