Golden Hill Steiner School vs St Brigid's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 349 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Hill Steiner School
Denmark · Independent combined · PP-9
157 students · ICSEA 1061
St Brigid's College
Lesmurdie · Independent combined · PP-12
812 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Golden Hill Steiner School Denmark WA | St Brigid's College Lesmurdie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 172 | #51 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #424 of 1,259 | #539 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-9 | PP-12 |
| Students | 157 | 812 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 73 | 694 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | 89 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 65.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Denmark 6333 | Lesmurdie 6076 |
| Council area | Denmark | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldenhill.wa.edu.au | www.stbrigids.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Golden Hill Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 55.6).
- •Golden Hill Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Hill Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •St Brigid's College is the larger school with 812 students compared with 157.
- •Golden Hill Steiner School has grown faster over five years (96% vs -4%).
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 Golden Hill Steiner School better than St Brigid's College?
On the Success Index, Golden Hill Steiner School ranks higher (61.8 vs 55.6 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 Golden Hill Steiner School and St Brigid's College?
About 349 km in a straight line, between Denmark and Lesmurdie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Golden Hill Steiner School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's College has 12.4.
How do Golden Hill Steiner School and St Brigid's College rank in WA?
Golden Hill Steiner School is 38th of 172 and St Brigid's College is 51st of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.