Middle Swan Primary School vs Swan Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Swan Christian College
Middle Swan · Independent combined · PP-12
1,689 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Middle Swan Primary School Stratton WA | Swan Christian College Middle Swan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #514 of 583 | #69 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4489 of 4,908 | #640 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 340 | 1,689 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 178 | 834 / 855 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 191 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 128.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 63.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 2% |
| 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.swan.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Swan Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 25.1).
- •Swan Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Swan Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.6).
- •Swan Christian College is the larger school with 1,689 students compared with 340.
- •Swan Christian College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -26%).
- •Middle Swan Primary School is a government school while Swan Christian 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 Middle Swan Primary School better than Swan Christian College?
On the Success Index, Swan Christian College ranks higher (50.8 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 Swan Christian College?
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 Swan Christian College has 13.1.
How do Middle Swan Primary School and Swan Christian College rank in WA?
Middle Swan Primary School is 514th of 583 and Swan Christian College is 69th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.