La Salle College vs Moorditj Noongar Community 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.
La Salle College
Middle Swan · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,346 students · ICSEA 1028
Moorditj Noongar Community College
Midland · Government primary · K-6
121 students · ICSEA 678
| Measure | La Salle College Middle Swan WA | Moorditj Noongar Community College Midland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 140 | #530 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #613 of 1,472 | #4612 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,346 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 693 / 653 | 53 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 251 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 189 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 678 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 104.7 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.7 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 98% |
| Suburb | Middle Swan 6056 | Midland 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lasalle.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5774 |
The verdict
- •La Salle College scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 23.2).
- •La Salle College has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 678), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moorditj Noongar Community College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.9).
- •La Salle College is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 121.
- •Moorditj Noongar Community College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -3%).
- •La Salle College is a catholic school while Moorditj Noongar Community College is a government 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 La Salle College better than Moorditj Noongar Community College?
On the Success Index, La Salle College ranks higher (55.5 vs 23.2 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 La Salle College and Moorditj Noongar Community College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Middle Swan and Midland in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
La Salle College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moorditj Noongar Community College has 11.2.
How do La Salle College and Moorditj Noongar Community College rank in WA?
La Salle College is 46th of 140 and Moorditj Noongar Community College is 530th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.