Greenwood College vs West Greenwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 272 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood College
Greenwood · Government high school · 7-12
944 students · ICSEA 1038
West Greenwood Primary School
Greenwood · Government primary · K-6
382 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Greenwood College Greenwood WA | West Greenwood Primary School Greenwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 140 | #266 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #611 of 1,472 | #2454 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 944 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 478 / 466 | 184 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 134 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Greenwood 6024 | Greenwood 6024 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4122 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5600 |
The verdict
- •Greenwood College scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 53.5).
- •West Greenwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greenwood College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.6).
- •Greenwood College is the larger school with 944 students compared with 382.
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 Greenwood College better than West Greenwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Greenwood College ranks higher (55.6 vs 53.5 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 Greenwood College and West Greenwood Primary School?
About 272 m in a straight line, between Greenwood and Greenwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenwood College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Greenwood Primary School has 16.6.
How do Greenwood College and West Greenwood Primary School rank in WA?
Greenwood College is 45th of 140 and West Greenwood Primary School is 266th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.