Ellenbrook Christian College vs St Helena's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ellenbrook Christian College
Ellenbrook · Independent combined · PP-12
677 students · ICSEA 1050
St Helena's Catholic Primary School
Ellenbrook · Catholic primary · PP-6
420 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Ellenbrook Christian College Ellenbrook WA | St Helena's Catholic Primary School Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 172 | #277 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #581 of 1,259 | #2572 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 677 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 347 / 330 | 199 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 64 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +45% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.0 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ellenbrook 6069 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ellenbrook.wa.edu.au | www.sthelenas.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ellenbrook Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 51.7).
- •Ellenbrook Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ellenbrook Christian College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.3).
- •Ellenbrook Christian College is the larger school with 677 students compared with 420.
- •Ellenbrook Christian College has grown faster over five years (45% vs -2%).
- •Ellenbrook Christian College is a independent school while St Helena's Catholic Primary 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 Ellenbrook Christian College better than St Helena's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ellenbrook Christian College ranks higher (53.4 vs 51.7 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 Ellenbrook Christian College and St Helena's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ellenbrook and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellenbrook Christian College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Helena's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Ellenbrook Christian College and St Helena's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Ellenbrook Christian College is 58th of 172 and St Helena's Catholic Primary School is 277th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.