Middle Swan Primary School vs St Brigid's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Swan Primary School
Stratton · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 942
St Brigid's Primary School
Middle Swan · Catholic primary · PP-6
402 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Middle Swan Primary School Stratton WA | St Brigid's Primary School Middle Swan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #514 of 583 | #258 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4489 of 4,908 | #2409 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 340 | 402 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 178 | 205 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 6% |
| Suburb | Stratton 6056 | Middle Swan 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5426 | www.stbrigidsms.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 25.1).
- •St Brigid's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Middle Swan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.2).
- •St Brigid's Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 340.
- •St Brigid's Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -26%).
- •Middle Swan Primary School is a government school while St Brigid's Primary School 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 Middle Swan Primary School better than St Brigid's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Primary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 25.1 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 Middle Swan Primary School and St Brigid's Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Stratton and Middle Swan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Middle Swan Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Primary School has 18.2.
How do Middle Swan Primary School and St Brigid's Primary School rank in WA?
Middle Swan Primary School is 514th of 583 and St Brigid's Primary School is 258th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.