Governor Stirling Senior High School vs Woodbridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 648 m 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
Woodbridge Primary School
Woodbridge · Government primary · K-6
388 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Governor Stirling Senior High School Woodbridge WA | Woodbridge Primary School Woodbridge WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 140 | #320 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1161 of 1,472 | #2903 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 751 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 325 / 426 | 184 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.4 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 10% |
| Suburb | Woodbridge 6056 | Woodbridge 6056 |
| 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=5302 |
The verdict
- •Woodbridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.2 vs 30.7).
- •Woodbridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Governor Stirling Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.0).
- •Governor Stirling Senior High School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 388.
- •Woodbridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Woodbridge Primary School?
On the Success Index, Woodbridge Primary School ranks higher (47.2 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 Woodbridge Primary School?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge Primary School has 17.0.
How do Governor Stirling Senior High School and Woodbridge Primary School rank in WA?
Governor Stirling Senior High School is 104th of 140 and Woodbridge Primary School is 320th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.