Chisholm Catholic College vs Inglewood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Catholic College
Bedford · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,738 students · ICSEA 1079
Inglewood Primary School
Inglewood · Government primary · K-6
630 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Chisholm Catholic College Bedford WA | Inglewood Primary School Inglewood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 140 | #41 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #286 of 1,472 | #638 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,738 | 630 |
| Girls / boys | 871 / 867 | 299 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | – | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 270 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.8 | 35.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.1 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bedford 6052 | Inglewood 6052 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5216 |
The verdict
- •Inglewood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 70.2).
- •Inglewood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chisholm Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.0).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 630.
- •Chisholm Catholic College is a catholic school while Inglewood Primary School is a government 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 Chisholm Catholic College better than Inglewood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Inglewood Primary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 70.2 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 Chisholm Catholic College and Inglewood Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Inglewood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chisholm Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inglewood Primary School has 17.0.
How do Chisholm Catholic College and Inglewood Primary School rank in WA?
Chisholm Catholic College is 18th of 140 and Inglewood Primary School is 41st of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.