Applecross Primary School vs Applecross Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Applecross Primary School
Applecross · Government primary · K-6
571 students · ICSEA 1155
Applecross Senior High School
Ardross · Government high school · 7-12
1,962 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Applecross Primary School Applecross WA | Applecross Senior High School Ardross WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 583 | #9 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #532 of 4,908 | #137 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 571 | 1,962 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 279 | 966 / 996 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 365 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 276 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 124.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 56.1 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Applecross 6153 | Ardross 6153 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5010 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4002 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.0 vs 75.9).
- •Applecross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Applecross Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.8).
- •Applecross Senior High School is the larger school with 1,962 students compared with 571.
- •Applecross Senior High School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Applecross Primary School better than Applecross Senior High School?
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 Applecross Primary School and Applecross Senior High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Applecross and Ardross in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Applecross Primary School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Applecross Senior High School has 15.8.
How do Applecross Primary School and Applecross Senior High School rank in WA?
Applecross Primary School is 32nd of 583 and Applecross Senior High School is 9th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.