Moorditj Noongar Community College vs St Brigid's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moorditj Noongar Community College
Midland · Government primary · K-6
121 students · ICSEA 678
St Brigid's Primary School
Middle Swan · Catholic primary · PP-6
402 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Moorditj Noongar Community College Midland WA | St Brigid's Primary School Middle Swan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #530 of 583 | #258 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4612 of 4,908 | #2409 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 121 | 402 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 68 | 205 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 678 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 88% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 98% | 6% |
| Suburb | Midland 6056 | Middle Swan 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5774 | www.stbrigidsms.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 23.2).
- •St Brigid's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 678), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moorditj Noongar Community College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 18.2).
- •St Brigid's Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 121.
- •Moorditj Noongar Community College 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 Moorditj Noongar Community College better than St Brigid's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Primary School ranks higher (54.0 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 Moorditj Noongar Community College and St Brigid's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Midland and Middle Swan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moorditj Noongar Community College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Primary School has 18.2.
How do Moorditj Noongar Community College and St Brigid's Primary School rank in WA?
Moorditj Noongar Community College is 530th of 583 and St Brigid's Primary School is 258th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.