Helena Valley Primary School vs Treetops Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.4 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
Treetops Montessori School
Darlington · Independent combined · PP-12
153 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Helena Valley Primary School Helena Valley WA | Treetops Montessori School Darlington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 583 | #30 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2587 of 4,908 | #332 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 334 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 171 | 72 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Helena Valley 6056 | Darlington 6070 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5205 | www.treetops.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Treetops Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 51.4).
- •Treetops Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Treetops Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 17.9).
- •Helena Valley Primary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 153.
- •Treetops Montessori School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 14%).
- •Helena Valley Primary School is a government school while Treetops Montessori School is an independent 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 Valley Primary School better than Treetops Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Treetops Montessori School ranks higher (66.7 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 Valley Primary School and Treetops Montessori School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Helena Valley and Darlington 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 Treetops Montessori School has 9.8.
How do Helena Valley Primary School and Treetops Montessori School rank in WA?
Helena Valley Primary School is 281st of 583 and Treetops Montessori School is 30th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.