Mount Helena Primary School vs Mundaring Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Helena Primary School
Mount Helena · Government primary · K-6
136 students · ICSEA 971
Mundaring Christian College
Mundaring · Independent combined · PP-12
809 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Mount Helena Primary School Mount Helena WA | Mundaring Christian College Mundaring WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #408 of 583 | #65 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #3725 of 4,908 | #628 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 136 | 809 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 85 | 378 / 431 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 94 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 62.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 34.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Helena 6082 | Mundaring 6073 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5323 | www.mundaring.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mundaring Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 35.7).
- •Mundaring Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Helena Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Mundaring Christian College is the larger school with 809 students compared with 136.
- •Mundaring Christian College has grown faster over five years (45% vs -23%).
- •Mount Helena Primary School is a government school while Mundaring Christian College 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 Mount Helena Primary School better than Mundaring Christian College?
On the Success Index, Mundaring Christian College ranks higher (51.3 vs 35.7 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 Mount Helena Primary School and Mundaring Christian College?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Helena and Mundaring in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Helena Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mundaring Christian College has 13.0.
How do Mount Helena Primary School and Mundaring Christian College rank in WA?
Mount Helena Primary School is 408th of 583 and Mundaring Christian College is 65th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.