Allanson Primary School vs Collie Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 6.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allanson Primary School
Allanson · Government primary · K-6
89 students · ICSEA 911
Collie Senior High School
Collie · Government high school · 7-12
537 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Allanson Primary School Allanson WA | Collie Senior High School Collie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #536 of 583 | #123 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4640 of 4,908 | #1322 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 89 | 537 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 46 | 234 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 44.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 37.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 19% |
| Suburb | Allanson 6225 | Collie 6225 |
| Council area | Collie | Collie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5006 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4014 |
The verdict
- •Collie Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.6 vs 22.7).
- •Collie Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Collie Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.5).
- •Collie Senior High School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 89.
- •Collie Senior High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -5%).
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 Allanson Primary School better than Collie Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Collie Senior High School ranks higher (24.6 vs 22.7 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 Allanson Primary School and Collie Senior High School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Allanson and Collie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allanson Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Collie Senior High School has 12.0.
How do Allanson Primary School and Collie Senior High School rank in WA?
Allanson Primary School is 536th of 583 and Collie Senior High School is 123rd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.