Guildford Grammar School vs Helena River Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Guildford Grammar School
Guildford · Independent combined · PP-12
1,225 students · ICSEA 1100
Helena River Waldorf School
Midland · Independent combined · PP-7
101 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Guildford Grammar School Guildford WA | Helena River Waldorf School Midland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 172 | #48 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #375 of 1,259 | #501 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-7 |
| Students | 1,225 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 504 / 721 | 48 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +135% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.0 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 146.1 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 17% |
| Suburb | Guildford 6055 | Midland 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ggs.wa.edu.au | www.hrss.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Guildford Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 57.4).
- •Guildford Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Helena River Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.6).
- •Guildford Grammar School is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 101.
- •Helena River Waldorf School has grown faster over five years (135% vs 15%).
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 Guildford Grammar School better than Helena River Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Guildford Grammar School ranks higher (64.7 vs 57.4 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 Guildford Grammar School and Helena River Waldorf School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Midland in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guildford Grammar School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Helena River Waldorf School has 8.6.
How do Guildford Grammar School and Helena River Waldorf School rank in WA?
Guildford Grammar School is 34th of 172 and Helena River Waldorf School is 48th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.