Helena River Waldorf School vs Swan Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Helena River Waldorf School
Midland · Independent combined · PP-7
101 students · ICSEA 1037
Swan Christian College
Middle Swan · Independent combined · PP-12
1,689 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Helena River Waldorf School Midland WA | Swan Christian College Middle Swan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 172 | #69 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #501 of 1,259 | #640 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-7 | PP-12 |
| Students | 101 | 1,689 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 53 | 834 / 855 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 191 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +135% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 128.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 63.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 2% |
| Suburb | Midland 6056 | Middle Swan 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hrss.wa.edu.au/ | www.swan.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Helena River Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 50.8).
- •Swan Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Helena River Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.1).
- •Swan Christian College is the larger school with 1,689 students compared with 101.
- •Helena River Waldorf School has grown faster over five years (135% vs 17%).
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 River Waldorf School better than Swan Christian College?
On the Success Index, Helena River Waldorf School ranks higher (57.4 vs 50.8 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 River Waldorf School and Swan Christian College?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Midland and Middle Swan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Helena River Waldorf School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan Christian College has 13.1.
How do Helena River Waldorf School and Swan Christian College rank in WA?
Helena River Waldorf School is 48th of 172 and Swan Christian College is 69th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.