Indie School Western Australia vs La Salle College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Indie School Western Australia
Midland · Independent high school · 9-12
362 students · ICSEA 942
La Salle College
Middle Swan · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,346 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Indie School Western Australia Midland WA | La Salle College Middle Swan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 140 | #46 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1086 of 1,472 | #613 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 362 | 1,346 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 157 | 693 / 653 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 251 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 189 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 104.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 56.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Midland 6056 | Middle Swan 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | indieschool.edu.au/campus/midland | www.lasalle.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •La Salle College scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 34.1).
- •La Salle College has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School Western Australia has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.9).
- •La Salle College is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 362.
- •Indie School Western Australia is a independent 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 Indie School Western Australia better than La Salle College?
On the Success Index, La Salle College ranks higher (55.5 vs 34.1 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 Indie School Western Australia and La Salle College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Midland and Middle Swan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Indie School Western Australia has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and La Salle College has 12.9.
How do Indie School Western Australia and La Salle College rank in WA?
Indie School Western Australia is 91st of 140 and La Salle College is 46th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.