Lumen Christi College vs Yule Brook College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lumen Christi College
Martin · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,018 students · ICSEA 1004
Yule Brook College
Maddington · Government high school · 7-12
311 students · ICSEA 868
| Measure | Lumen Christi College Martin WA | Yule Brook College Maddington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 140 | #119 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #888 of 1,472 | #1304 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,018 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 542 / 476 | 146 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 195 | 46 |
| Year 12 cohort | 139 | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 868 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.5 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 33% |
| Suburb | Martin 6110 | Maddington 6109 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lumen.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4127 |
The verdict
- •Lumen Christi College scores higher on the Success Index (42.9 vs 25.2).
- •Lumen Christi College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 868), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yule Brook College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.3).
- •Lumen Christi College is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 311.
- •Lumen Christi College is a catholic school while Yule Brook 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 Lumen Christi College better than Yule Brook College?
On the Success Index, Lumen Christi College ranks higher (42.9 vs 25.2 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 Lumen Christi College and Yule Brook College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Martin and Maddington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lumen Christi College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yule Brook College has 10.8.
How do Lumen Christi College and Yule Brook College rank in WA?
Lumen Christi College is 76th of 140 and Yule Brook College is 119th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.