Governor Stirling Senior High School vs La Salle College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Governor Stirling Senior High School
Woodbridge · Government high school · 7-12
751 students · ICSEA 961
La Salle College
Middle Swan · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,346 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Governor Stirling Senior High School Woodbridge WA | La Salle College Middle Swan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 140 | #46 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1161 of 1,472 | #613 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 751 | 1,346 |
| Girls / boys | 325 / 426 | 693 / 653 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | 251 |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | 189 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.4 | 104.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 56.7 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 5% |
| Suburb | Woodbridge 6056 | Middle Swan 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4020 | www.lasalle.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •La Salle College scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 30.7).
- •La Salle College has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •La Salle College is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 751.
- •La Salle College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -18%).
- •Governor Stirling Senior High School is a government school while La Salle College 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 Governor Stirling Senior High School better than La Salle College?
On the Success Index, La Salle College ranks higher (55.5 vs 30.7 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 Governor Stirling Senior High School and La Salle College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Middle Swan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Governor Stirling Senior High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and La Salle College has 12.9.
How do Governor Stirling Senior High School and La Salle College rank in WA?
Governor Stirling Senior High School is 104th of 140 and La Salle College is 46th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.