Greenwood Primary School vs Liwara Catholic 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.
Greenwood Primary School
Greenwood · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 1013
Liwara Catholic Primary School
Greenwood · Catholic primary · PP-6
394 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Greenwood Primary School Greenwood WA | Liwara Catholic Primary School Greenwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #343 of 583 | #133 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3140 of 4,908 | #1436 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 336 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 170 | 198 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Greenwood 6024 | Greenwood 6024 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5818 | www.liwara.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 44.2).
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 336.
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -12%).
- •Greenwood Primary School is a government school while Liwara Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Greenwood Primary School better than Liwara Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Liwara Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 44.2 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 Greenwood Primary School and Liwara Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Greenwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenwood Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liwara Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Greenwood Primary School and Liwara Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Greenwood Primary School is 343rd of 583 and Liwara Catholic Primary School is 133rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.