Governor Stirling Senior High School vs Helena River Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 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
Helena River Waldorf School
Midland · Independent combined · PP-7
101 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Governor Stirling Senior High School Woodbridge WA | Helena River Waldorf School Midland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 140 | #48 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1161 of 1,472 | #501 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-7 |
| Students | 751 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 325 / 426 | 48 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +135% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.4 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 17% |
| Suburb | Woodbridge 6056 | Midland 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4020 | www.hrss.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Helena River Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 30.7).
- •Helena River Waldorf School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Helena River Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.4).
- •Governor Stirling Senior High School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 101.
- •Helena River Waldorf School has grown faster over five years (135% vs -18%).
- •Governor Stirling Senior High School is a government school while Helena River Waldorf School 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 Governor Stirling Senior High School better than Helena River Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Helena River Waldorf School ranks higher (57.4 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 Helena River Waldorf School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Midland 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 Helena River Waldorf School has 8.6.
How do Governor Stirling Senior High School and Helena River Waldorf School rank in WA?
Governor Stirling Senior High School is 104th of 140 and Helena River Waldorf School is 48th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.