Albany Senior High School vs St Joseph's 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.
Albany Senior High School
Albany · Government high school · 7-12
830 students · ICSEA 995
St Joseph's College
Albany · Catholic combined · PP-12
675 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Albany Senior High School Albany WA | St Joseph's College Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 140 | #96 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #996 of 1,472 | #788 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 830 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 409 / 421 | 349 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.7 | 45.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4001 | web.sjc-albany.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (44.0 vs 38.1).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albany Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •Albany Senior High School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 675.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -15%).
- •Albany Senior High School is a government school while St Joseph's College 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 Albany Senior High School better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (44.0 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 Senior High School and St Joseph's College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Senior High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 14.8.
How do Albany Senior High School and St Joseph's College rank in WA?
Albany Senior High School is 85th of 140 and St Joseph's College is 96th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.