Ellen Stirling Primary School vs Ellenbrook Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen Stirling Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
555 students · ICSEA 972
Ellenbrook Christian College
Ellenbrook · Independent combined · PP-12
677 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Ellen Stirling Primary School Ellenbrook WA | Ellenbrook Christian College Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #483 of 583 | #58 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4291 of 4,908 | #581 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 555 | 677 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 291 | 347 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 64 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 46.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 31.6 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ellenbrook 6069 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5805 | www.ellenbrook.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ellenbrook Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 27.8).
- •Ellenbrook Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ellenbrook Christian College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.1).
- •Ellenbrook Christian College is the larger school with 677 students compared with 555.
- •Ellenbrook Christian College has grown faster over five years (45% vs -25%).
- •Ellen Stirling Primary School is a government school while Ellenbrook Christian College is an independent 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 Ellen Stirling Primary School better than Ellenbrook Christian College?
On the Success Index, Ellenbrook Christian College ranks higher (53.4 vs 27.8 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 Ellen Stirling Primary School and Ellenbrook Christian College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ellenbrook and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellen Stirling Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ellenbrook Christian College has 14.7.
How do Ellen Stirling Primary School and Ellenbrook Christian College rank in WA?
Ellen Stirling Primary School is 483rd of 583 and Ellenbrook Christian College is 58th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.