North Woodvale Primary School vs Woodvale Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Woodvale Primary School
Woodvale · Government primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 1079
Woodvale Secondary College
Woodvale · Government high school · 7-12
1,251 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | North Woodvale Primary School Woodvale WA | Woodvale Secondary College Woodvale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #200 of 583 | #43 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1968 of 4,908 | #590 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 394 | 1,251 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 213 | 609 / 642 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 187 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 80.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 37.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Woodvale 6026 | Woodvale 6026 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5707 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4144 |
The verdict
- •North Woodvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 56.6).
- •North Woodvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodvale Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.0).
- •Woodvale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,251 students compared with 394.
- •North Woodvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -13%).
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 North Woodvale Primary School better than Woodvale Secondary College?
On the Success Index, North Woodvale Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 56.6 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 North Woodvale Primary School and Woodvale Secondary College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Woodvale and Woodvale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Woodvale Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodvale Secondary College has 15.5.
How do North Woodvale Primary School and Woodvale Secondary College rank in WA?
North Woodvale Primary School is 200th of 583 and Woodvale Secondary College is 43rd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.