Mount Helena Primary School vs Sawyers Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.3 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
Sawyers Valley Primary School
Sawyers Valley · Government primary · K-6
150 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Mount Helena Primary School Mount Helena WA | Sawyers Valley Primary School Sawyers Valley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #408 of 583 | #289 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3725 of 4,908 | #2649 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 136 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 85 | 63 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mount Helena 6082 | Sawyers Valley 6074 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5323 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5410 |
The verdict
- •Sawyers Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.6 vs 35.7).
- •Sawyers Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sawyers Valley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Sawyers Valley Primary School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 136.
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 Sawyers Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sawyers Valley Primary School ranks higher (50.6 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 Sawyers Valley Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Helena and Sawyers Valley 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 Sawyers Valley Primary School has 11.5.
How do Mount Helena Primary School and Sawyers Valley Primary School rank in WA?
Mount Helena Primary School is 408th of 583 and Sawyers Valley Primary School is 289th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.