Albany Primary School vs Albany Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 209 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Primary School
Albany · Government primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 1024
Albany Senior High School
Albany · Government high school · 7-12
830 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Albany Primary School Albany WA | Albany Senior High School Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 583 | #85 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3193 of 4,908 | #996 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 396 | 830 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 213 | 409 / 421 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 126 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 60.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 30.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | albanyprimary.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4001 |
The verdict
- •Albany Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 38.1).
- •Albany Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albany Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.4).
- •Albany Senior High School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 396.
- •Albany Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -15%).
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 Albany Primary School better than Albany Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Albany Primary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 38.1 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 Albany Primary School and Albany Senior High School?
About 209 m in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Primary School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Albany Senior High School has 13.7.
How do Albany Primary School and Albany Senior High School rank in WA?
Albany Primary School is 349th of 583 and Albany Senior High School is 85th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.