Greenfields Primary School vs Riverside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfields Primary School
Greenfields · Government primary · K-6
427 students · ICSEA 928
Riverside Primary School
Greenfields · Government primary · K-6
449 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Greenfields Primary School Greenfields WA | Riverside Primary School Greenfields WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #488 of 583 | #548 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4321 of 4,908 | #4722 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 427 | 449 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 188 | 224 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 16% |
| Suburb | Greenfields 6210 | Greenfields 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5708 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5737 |
The verdict
- •Greenfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.4 vs 21.2).
- •Riverside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (933 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverside Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 427.
- •Greenfields Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -5%).
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 Greenfields Primary School better than Riverside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Greenfields Primary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 21.2 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 Greenfields Primary School and Riverside Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Greenfields and Greenfields in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenfields Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside Primary School has 16.2.
How do Greenfields Primary School and Riverside Primary School rank in WA?
Greenfields Primary School is 488th of 583 and Riverside Primary School is 548th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.