Fairview Primary School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 900 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Primary School
Collie · Government primary · K-6
172 students · ICSEA 955
St Brigid's School
Collie · Catholic primary · PP-6
178 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Fairview Primary School Collie WA | St Brigid's School Collie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #448 of 583 | #337 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4049 of 4,908 | #3060 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 172 | 178 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 89 | 92 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Collie 6225 | Collie 6225 |
| Council area | Collie | Collie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fairviewps.wa.edu.au/web/ | www.stbrigidscollie.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.3 vs 31.0).
- •St Brigid's School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairview Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •St Brigid's School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 172.
- •St Brigid's School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -18%).
- •Fairview Primary School is a government school while St Brigid's 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 Fairview Primary School better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (45.3 vs 31.0 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 Fairview Primary School and St Brigid's School?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Collie and Collie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairview Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 15.8.
How do Fairview Primary School and St Brigid's School rank in WA?
Fairview Primary School is 448th of 583 and St Brigid's School is 337th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.