Helena College vs Helena Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Helena College
Glen Forrest · Independent combined · PP-12
740 students · ICSEA 1114
Helena Valley Primary School
Helena Valley · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Helena College Glen Forrest WA | Helena Valley Primary School Helena Valley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 172 | #281 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #325 of 1,259 | #2587 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 740 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 396 / 344 | 163 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.9 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.9 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glen Forrest 6071 | Helena Valley 6056 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.helena.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5205 |
The verdict
- •Helena College scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 51.4).
- •Helena College has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Helena College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 17.9).
- •Helena College is the larger school with 740 students compared with 334.
- •Helena Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 4%).
- •Helena College is a independent school while Helena Valley Primary School is a government 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 Helena College better than Helena Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Helena College ranks higher (67.0 vs 51.4 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 Helena College and Helena Valley Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Glen Forrest and Helena Valley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Helena College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Helena Valley Primary School has 17.9.
How do Helena College and Helena Valley Primary School rank in WA?
Helena College is 29th of 172 and Helena Valley Primary School is 281st of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.