Applecross Senior High School vs St Benedict's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 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
St Benedict's School
Applecross · Catholic primary · PP-6
336 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Applecross Senior High School Ardross WA | St Benedict's School Applecross WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 140 | #11 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #137 of 1,472 | #305 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,962 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 966 / 996 | 156 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 365 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 276 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 124.5 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.1 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ardross 6153 | Applecross 6153 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4002 | stbenedicts.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 75.9).
- •St Benedict's School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Applecross Senior High School is the larger school with 1,962 students compared with 336.
- •Applecross Senior High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -2%).
- •Applecross Senior High School is a government school while St Benedict's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Benedict's School?
On the Success Index, St Benedict's School ranks higher (78.3 vs 75.9 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 St Benedict's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ardross and Applecross 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 St Benedict's School has 15.3.
How do Applecross Senior High School and St Benedict's School rank in WA?
Applecross Senior High School is 9th of 140 and St Benedict's School is 11th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.