Mount Helena Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 6.0 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
Sacred Heart School
Mundaring · Catholic primary · PP-6
164 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Mount Helena Primary School Mount Helena WA | Sacred Heart School Mundaring WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #408 of 583 | #235 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3725 of 4,908 | #2248 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 136 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 85 | 73 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| 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.sacredheartps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 35.7).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Helena Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.2).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 136.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -23%).
- •Mount Helena Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart School is a catholic 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 Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (56.1 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 Sacred Heart School?
About 6.0 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 Sacred Heart School has 15.2.
How do Mount Helena Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in WA?
Mount Helena Primary School is 408th of 583 and Sacred Heart School is 235th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.