Amaroo Primary School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 887 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amaroo Primary School
Collie · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 927
St Brigid's School
Collie · Catholic primary · PP-6
178 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Amaroo Primary School Collie WA | St Brigid's School Collie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #481 of 583 | #337 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4279 of 4,908 | #3060 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 331 | 178 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 180 | 92 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 5% |
| Suburb | Collie 6225 | Collie 6225 |
| Council area | Collie | Collie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5008 | www.stbrigidscollie.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.3 vs 27.9).
- •St Brigid's School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Amaroo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Amaroo Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 178.
- •Amaroo Primary School is a government school while St Brigid's 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 Amaroo Primary School better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (45.3 vs 27.9 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 Amaroo Primary School and St Brigid's School?
About 887 m in a straight line, between Collie and Collie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amaroo Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 15.8.
How do Amaroo Primary School and St Brigid's School rank in WA?
Amaroo Primary School is 481st of 583 and St Brigid's School is 337th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.