Bridgetown High School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 359 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgetown High School
Bridgetown · Government high school · 7-10
152 students · ICSEA 1011
St Brigid's School
Bridgetown · Catholic primary · PP-6
148 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Bridgetown High School Bridgetown WA | St Brigid's School Bridgetown WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 140 | #229 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #604 of 1,472 | #2217 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | PP-6 |
| Students | 152 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 81 | 74 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bridgetown 6255 | Bridgetown 6255 |
| Council area | Bridgetown-Greenbushes | Bridgetown-Greenbushes |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4007 | www.stbrigidsbt.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.0 vs 56.5).
- •St Brigid's School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bridgetown High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.1).
- •Bridgetown High School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 148.
- •St Brigid's School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -24%).
- •Bridgetown High 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 Bridgetown High School better than St Brigid's 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 Bridgetown High School and St Brigid's School?
About 359 m in a straight line, between Bridgetown and Bridgetown in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bridgetown High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 13.1.
How do Bridgetown High School and St Brigid's School rank in WA?
Bridgetown High School is 44th of 140 and St Brigid's School is 229th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.