Bridgetown Primary School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 251 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgetown Primary School
Bridgetown · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1024
St Brigid's School
Bridgetown · Catholic primary · PP-6
148 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Bridgetown Primary School Bridgetown WA | St Brigid's School Bridgetown WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 583 | #229 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2416 of 4,908 | #2217 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 228 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 113 / 115 | 74 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 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=5062 | www.stbrigidsbt.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 53.9).
- •St Brigid's School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.4).
- •Bridgetown Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 148.
- •St Brigid's School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -10%).
- •Bridgetown 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 Bridgetown Primary School better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (56.5 vs 53.9 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 Bridgetown Primary School and St Brigid's School?
About 251 m in a straight line, between Bridgetown and Bridgetown in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bridgetown Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 13.1.
How do Bridgetown Primary School and St Brigid's School rank in WA?
Bridgetown Primary School is 261st of 583 and St Brigid's School is 229th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.