Alta-1 College vs Lake Joondalup Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alta-1 College
Joondalup · Independent special · 7-12
845 students · ICSEA 950
Lake Joondalup Baptist College
Joondalup · Independent combined · PP-12
1,282 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Alta-1 College Joondalup WA | Lake Joondalup Baptist College Joondalup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #40 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #428 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 845 | 1,282 |
| Girls / boys | 483 / 362 | 596 / 686 |
| Foundation intake | – | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | 77 | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.8 | 105.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 87.0 | 66.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Joondalup 6027 | Joondalup 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alta-1.wa.edu.au | www.ljbc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alta-1 College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.1).
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 845.
- •Alta-1 College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -8%).
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 Alta-1 College better than Lake Joondalup Baptist College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alta-1 College and Lake Joondalup Baptist College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Joondalup and Joondalup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alta-1 College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Joondalup Baptist College has 12.1.
How do Alta-1 College and Lake Joondalup Baptist College rank in WA?
Alta-1 College is unranked and Lake Joondalup Baptist College is 40th of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.