Guildford Grammar School vs Indie School Western Australia
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Indie School Western Australia
Midland · Independent high school · 9-12
362 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Guildford Grammar School Guildford WA | Indie School Western Australia Midland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 172 | #91 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #375 of 1,259 | #1086 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 1,225 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 504 / 721 | 205 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | 85 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.0 | 40.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 146.1 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Guildford 6055 | Midland 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ggs.wa.edu.au | indieschool.edu.au/campus/midland |
The verdict
- •Guildford Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 34.1).
- •Guildford Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School Western Australia has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.6).
- •Guildford Grammar School is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 362.
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 Indie School Western Australia?
On the Success Index, Guildford Grammar School ranks higher (64.7 vs 34.1 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 Indie School Western Australia?
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 Indie School Western Australia has 8.9.
How do Guildford Grammar School and Indie School Western Australia rank in WA?
Guildford Grammar School is 34th of 172 and Indie School Western Australia is 91st of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.