Lesmurdie Senior High School vs St Brigid's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lesmurdie Senior High School
Lesmurdie · Government high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1028
St Brigid's College
Lesmurdie · Independent combined · PP-12
812 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Lesmurdie Senior High School Lesmurdie WA | St Brigid's College Lesmurdie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 140 | #51 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #771 of 1,472 | #539 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 976 | 812 |
| Girls / boys | 494 / 482 | 694 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | 89 |
| Year 12 cohort | 160 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.8 | 65.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Lesmurdie 6076 | Lesmurdie 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4133 | www.stbrigids.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's College scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 48.5).
- •St Brigid's College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.8).
- •Lesmurdie Senior High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 812.
- •Lesmurdie Senior High School 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 Lesmurdie Senior High School better than St Brigid's College?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's College ranks higher (55.6 vs 48.5 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 Lesmurdie Senior High School and St Brigid's College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lesmurdie and Lesmurdie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lesmurdie Senior High School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's College has 12.4.
How do Lesmurdie Senior High School and St Brigid's College rank in WA?
Lesmurdie Senior High School is 61st of 140 and St Brigid's College is 51st of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.