Australian Christian College - Darling Downs vs Xavier Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Darling Downs
Brookdale · Independent combined · PP-10
201 students · ICSEA 1028
Xavier Catholic School
Hilbert · Catholic primary · PP-6
410 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Darling Downs Brookdale WA | Xavier Catholic School Hilbert WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 172 | #314 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #698 of 1,259 | #2845 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-10 | PP-6 |
| Students | 201 | 410 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 93 | 200 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +509% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Brookdale 6112 | Hilbert 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/darlingdowns/ | www.xavier.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.8 vs 48.0).
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.4).
- •Xavier Catholic School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 201.
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has grown faster over five years (509% vs 12%).
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is a independent school while Xavier Catholic 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 Australian Christian College - Darling Downs better than Xavier Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Australian Christian College - Darling Downs and Xavier Catholic School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brookdale and Hilbert in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Xavier Catholic School has 17.4.
How do Australian Christian College - Darling Downs and Xavier Catholic School rank in WA?
Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is 80th of 172 and Xavier Catholic School is 314th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.