Applecross Senior High School vs Churchlands Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Applecross Senior High School
Ardross · Government high school · 7-12
1,962 students · ICSEA 1120
Churchlands Senior High School
Churchlands · Government high school · 7-12
2,221 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Applecross Senior High School Ardross WA | Churchlands Senior High School Churchlands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 140 | #26 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #137 of 1,472 | #421 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,962 | 2,221 |
| Girls / boys | 966 / 996 | 1,121 / 1,100 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 365 | 387 |
| Year 12 cohort | 276 | 378 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 124.5 | 142.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.1 | 54.3 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ardross 6153 | Churchlands 6018 |
| Council area | Melville | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4002 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4012 |
The verdict
- •Applecross Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 64.1).
- •Applecross Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Churchlands Senior High School is the larger school with 2,221 students compared with 1,962.
- •Applecross Senior High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -21%).
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 Senior High School better than Churchlands Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Applecross Senior High School ranks higher (75.9 vs 64.1 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 Applecross Senior High School and Churchlands Senior High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Ardross and Churchlands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Applecross Senior High School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Churchlands Senior High School has 15.6.
How do Applecross Senior High School and Churchlands Senior High School rank in WA?
Applecross Senior High School is 9th of 140 and Churchlands Senior High School is 26th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.