Helena Valley Primary School vs High Wycombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Valley Primary School
Helena Valley · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1022
High Wycombe Primary School
High Wycombe · Government primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Helena Valley Primary School Helena Valley WA | High Wycombe Primary School High Wycombe WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 583 | #442 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2587 of 4,908 | #3977 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 334 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 171 | 193 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | Helena Valley 6056 | High Wycombe 6057 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5205 | www.highwycombeps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Helena Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 32.1).
- •Helena Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •High Wycombe Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.9).
- •High Wycombe Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 334.
- •Helena Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 5%).
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 Valley Primary School better than High Wycombe Primary School?
On the Success Index, Helena Valley Primary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 32.1 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 Helena Valley Primary School and High Wycombe Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Helena Valley and High Wycombe in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Helena Valley Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and High Wycombe Primary School has 16.9.
How do Helena Valley Primary School and High Wycombe Primary School rank in WA?
Helena Valley Primary School is 281st of 583 and High Wycombe Primary School is 442nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.