Independent co-ed combined school (PP–12) in Glen Forrest, WA; 740 students.
NAPLAN averaging +35 above national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B+ overall.
Helena College is also known as Helena Glen Forrest.
Helena College has an overall SchoolRank score of 68.3/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 67/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1114, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (67/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Helena College, Year 3 students averaged 428 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 527, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 570, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 619, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Helena College is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 740 students. It offers education for years PP-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Helena College has approximate annual tuition fees of $14,889. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 44/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Helena College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 41% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
The Year 12 completion rate is 76%.
Helena College is located in Glen Forrest, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1114 (88th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.