Helena College vs Swan View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 4.7 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
Swan View Primary School
Swan View · Government primary · K-6
289 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Helena College Glen Forrest WA | Swan View Primary School Swan View WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 172 | #557 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #325 of 1,259 | #4770 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 740 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 396 / 344 | 143 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.9 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.9 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 28% |
| Suburb | Glen Forrest 6071 | Swan View 6056 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.helena.wa.edu.au | swanview.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Helena College scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 20.2).
- •Helena College has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Helena College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.2).
- •Helena College is the larger school with 740 students compared with 289.
- •Helena College is a independent school while Swan View 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 Swan View Primary School?
On the Success Index, Helena College ranks higher (67.0 vs 20.2 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 Helena College and Swan View Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Glen Forrest and Swan View in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Helena College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan View Primary School has 16.2.
How do Helena College and Swan View Primary School rank in WA?
Helena College is 29th of 172 and Swan View Primary School is 557th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.