Heritage College Perth vs Woodlupine Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage College Perth
Forrestfield · Independent combined · PP-12
123 students · ICSEA 1030
Woodlupine Primary School
Forrestfield · Government primary · K-6
279 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Heritage College Perth Forrestfield WA | Woodlupine Primary School Forrestfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 172 | #440 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #645 of 1,259 | #3969 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 123 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 57 | 134 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 26.2 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Forrestfield 6058 | Forrestfield 6058 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcp.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5602 |
The verdict
- •Heritage College Perth scores higher on the Success Index (50.5 vs 32.3).
- •Heritage College Perth has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heritage College Perth has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.9).
- •Woodlupine Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 123.
- •Woodlupine Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 11%).
- •Heritage College Perth is a independent school while Woodlupine 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 Heritage College Perth better than Woodlupine Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heritage College Perth ranks higher (50.5 vs 32.3 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 Heritage College Perth and Woodlupine Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Forrestfield and Forrestfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage College Perth has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodlupine Primary School has 15.9.
How do Heritage College Perth and Woodlupine Primary School rank in WA?
Heritage College Perth is 70th of 172 and Woodlupine Primary School is 440th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.