Independent co-ed combined school (PP–12) in Lower Chittering, inner regional WA; 358 enrolments.
NAPLAN 20 points below national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B overall.
Immaculate Heart College is also known as IHC Lower Chittering.
Immaculate Heart College has an overall SchoolRank score of 52.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 44/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 995, close to the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (80/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Immaculate Heart College, Year 3 students averaged 389 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 455, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 512, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 569, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Immaculate Heart College is a small independent combined school with approximately 358 students. It offers education for years PP-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Immaculate Heart College has approximate annual tuition fees of $3,777. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 39/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Immaculate Heart College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 42% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Immaculate Heart College is located in Lower Chittering, WA, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 995 (44th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.