Greenwood Primary School vs Pickering Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 38 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
Pickering Brook Primary School
Pickering Brook · Government primary · K-6
29 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Greenwood Primary School Greenwood WA | Pickering Brook Primary School Pickering Brook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #343 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3140 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 336 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 170 | 13 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -76% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenwood 6024 | Pickering Brook 6076 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5818 | www.pickeringbrookps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pickering Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.0 vs 44.2).
- •Pickering Brook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 17.4).
- •Greenwood Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 29.
- •Greenwood Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -76%).
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 Pickering Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Pickering Brook Primary School ranks higher (51.0 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 Pickering Brook Primary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Pickering Brook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenwood Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pickering Brook Primary School has 7.7.
How do Greenwood Primary School and Pickering Brook Primary School rank in WA?
Greenwood Primary School is 343rd of 583 and Pickering Brook Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.