Neerigen Brook Primary School vs Xavier Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Neerigen Brook Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · K-6
302 students · ICSEA 911
Xavier Catholic School
Hilbert · Catholic primary · PP-6
410 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Neerigen Brook Primary School Armadale WA | Xavier Catholic School Hilbert WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #494 of 583 | #314 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4392 of 4,908 | #2845 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 302 | 410 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 153 | 200 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 4% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Hilbert 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5517 | www.xavier.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Xavier Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 26.5).
- •Xavier Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Neerigen Brook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.4).
- •Xavier Catholic School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 302.
- •Xavier Catholic School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -18%).
- •Neerigen Brook Primary School is a government school while Xavier Catholic 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 Neerigen Brook Primary School better than Xavier Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Xavier Catholic School ranks higher (48.0 vs 26.5 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 Neerigen Brook Primary School and Xavier Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Hilbert in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Neerigen Brook Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Xavier Catholic School has 17.4.
How do Neerigen Brook Primary School and Xavier Catholic School rank in WA?
Neerigen Brook Primary School is 494th of 583 and Xavier Catholic School is 314th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.