Ellenbrook Primary School vs St Helena's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 186 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ellenbrook Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 964
St Helena's Catholic Primary School
Ellenbrook · Catholic primary · PP-6
420 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Ellenbrook Primary School Ellenbrook WA | St Helena's Catholic Primary School Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #467 of 583 | #277 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4171 of 4,908 | #2572 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 404 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 209 | 199 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ellenbrook 6069 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5745 | www.sthelenas.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Helena's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 29.4).
- •St Helena's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ellenbrook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.3).
- •St Helena's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 404.
- •St Helena's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -44%).
- •Ellenbrook Primary School is a government 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 Primary School better than St Helena's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Helena's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 29.4 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 Primary School and St Helena's Catholic Primary School?
About 186 m in a straight line, between Ellenbrook and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellenbrook Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Helena's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Ellenbrook Primary School and St Helena's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Ellenbrook Primary School is 467th of 583 and St Helena's Catholic Primary School is 277th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.