Heritage College Perth vs St Brigid's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage College Perth
Forrestfield · Independent combined · PP-12
123 students · ICSEA 1030
St Brigid's College
Lesmurdie · Independent combined · PP-12
812 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Heritage College Perth Forrestfield WA | St Brigid's College Lesmurdie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 172 | #51 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #645 of 1,259 | #539 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 123 | 812 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 57 | 694 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 89 |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 65.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Forrestfield 6058 | Lesmurdie 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcp.wa.edu.au | www.stbrigids.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's College scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 50.5).
- •St Brigid's College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heritage College Perth has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •St Brigid's College is the larger school with 812 students compared with 123.
- •Heritage College Perth has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Heritage College Perth better than St Brigid's College?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's College ranks higher (55.6 vs 50.5 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 Heritage College Perth and St Brigid's College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Forrestfield and Lesmurdie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage College Perth has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's College has 12.4.
How do Heritage College Perth and St Brigid's College rank in WA?
Heritage College Perth is 70th of 172 and St Brigid's College is 51st of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.