Ellen Stirling Primary School vs Ellenbrook Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 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 Secondary College
Ellenbrook · Government high school · 7-12
1,442 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Ellen Stirling Primary School Ellenbrook WA | Ellenbrook Secondary College Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #483 of 583 | #102 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4291 of 4,908 | #1155 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 555 | 1,442 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 291 | 710 / 732 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 241 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 96.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 51.8 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| 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.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4177 |
The verdict
- •Ellenbrook Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (31.0 vs 27.8).
- •Ellen Stirling Primary School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ellenbrook Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.1).
- •Ellenbrook Secondary College is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 555.
- •Ellenbrook Secondary College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -25%).
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 Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Ellenbrook Secondary College ranks higher (31.0 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 Secondary College?
About 1.8 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 Secondary College has 15.0.
How do Ellen Stirling Primary School and Ellenbrook Secondary College rank in WA?
Ellen Stirling Primary School is 483rd of 583 and Ellenbrook Secondary College is 102nd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.