Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre vs St Brigid's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre
Kalamunda · Government special · 7-12
45 students · ICSEA 1000
St Brigid's College
Lesmurdie · Independent combined · PP-12
812 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre Kalamunda WA | St Brigid's College Lesmurdie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #51 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #539 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 45 | 812 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 31 | 694 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | 89 |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 65.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kalamunda 6076 | Lesmurdie 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kses.wa.edu.au | www.stbrigids.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 12.4).
- •St Brigid's College is the larger school with 812 students compared with 45.
- •Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (5% vs -4%).
- •Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre is a government school while St Brigid's College is an independent 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 Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre better than St Brigid's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre and St Brigid's College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kalamunda and Lesmurdie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre has 5.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's College has 12.4.
How do Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre and St Brigid's College rank in WA?
Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre is unranked and St Brigid's College is 51st of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.