Helena Valley Primary School vs Wilson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 17 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
Wilson Primary School
Wilson · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Helena Valley Primary School Helena Valley WA | Wilson Primary School Wilson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 583 | #286 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2587 of 4,908 | #2627 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 334 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 171 | 135 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | Helena Valley 6056 | Wilson 6107 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5205 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5476 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.4 vs 51.0).
- •Wilson Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.9).
- •Helena Valley Primary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 291.
- •Helena Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -2%).
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 Wilson Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Helena Valley Primary School and Wilson Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Helena Valley and Wilson 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 Wilson Primary School has 14.1.
How do Helena Valley Primary School and Wilson Primary School rank in WA?
Helena Valley Primary School is 281st of 583 and Wilson Primary School is 286th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.