Guildford Grammar School vs La Salle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.8 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
La Salle College
Middle Swan · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,346 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Guildford Grammar School Guildford WA | La Salle College Middle Swan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 172 | #46 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #375 of 1,259 | #613 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,225 | 1,346 |
| Girls / boys | 504 / 721 | 693 / 653 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | 251 |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | 189 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.0 | 104.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 146.1 | 56.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Guildford 6055 | Middle Swan 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ggs.wa.edu.au | www.lasalle.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Guildford Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 55.5).
- •Guildford Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Guildford Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •La Salle College is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 1,225.
- •Guildford Grammar School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -3%).
- •Guildford Grammar School is a independent school while La Salle College 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 Guildford Grammar School better than La Salle College?
On the Success Index, Guildford Grammar School ranks higher (64.7 vs 55.5 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 Guildford Grammar School and La Salle College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Middle Swan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guildford Grammar School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and La Salle College has 12.9.
How do Guildford Grammar School and La Salle College rank in WA?
Guildford Grammar School is 34th of 172 and La Salle College is 46th of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.