Armadale Senior High School vs Collie Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 134 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Armadale Senior High School
Armadale · Government high school · 7-12
762 students · ICSEA 920
Collie Senior High School
Collie · Government high school · 7-12
537 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Armadale Senior High School Armadale WA | Collie Senior High School Collie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 140 | #123 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1446 of 1,472 | #1322 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 762 | 537 |
| Girls / boys | 321 / 441 | 234 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 44.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 37.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 19% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Collie 6225 |
| Council area | Armadale | Collie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4003 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4014 |
The verdict
- •Collie Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.6 vs 16.8).
- •Collie Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.8).
- •Armadale Senior High School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 537.
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 Armadale Senior High School better than Collie Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Collie Senior High School ranks higher (24.6 vs 16.8 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 Armadale Senior High School and Collie Senior High School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Collie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Armadale Senior High School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Collie Senior High School has 12.0.
How do Armadale Senior High School and Collie Senior High School rank in WA?
Armadale Senior High School is 134th of 140 and Collie Senior High School is 123rd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.