Amaroo Primary School vs Collie Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amaroo Primary School
Collie · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 927
Collie Senior High School
Collie · Government high school · 7-12
537 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Amaroo Primary School Collie WA | Collie Senior High School Collie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #481 of 583 | #123 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4279 of 4,908 | #1322 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 331 | 537 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 180 | 234 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 44.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 37.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 19% |
| Suburb | Collie 6225 | Collie 6225 |
| Council area | Collie | Collie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5008 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4014 |
The verdict
- •Amaroo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.9 vs 24.6).
- •Amaroo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (927 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Collie Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Collie Senior High School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 331.
- •Amaroo Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 2%).
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 Amaroo Primary School better than Collie Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Amaroo Primary School ranks higher (27.9 vs 24.6 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 Amaroo Primary School and Collie Senior High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Collie and Collie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amaroo Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Collie Senior High School has 12.0.
How do Amaroo Primary School and Collie Senior High School rank in WA?
Amaroo Primary School is 481st of 583 and Collie Senior High School is 123rd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.