Atlantis Beach Baptist College vs Yanchep Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 8.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantis Beach Baptist College
Two Rocks · Independent combined · PP-12
291 students · ICSEA 972
Yanchep Secondary College
Yanchep · Government high school · 7-12
854 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Atlantis Beach Baptist College Two Rocks WA | Yanchep Secondary College Yanchep WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 172 | #93 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1023 of 1,259 | #1109 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 291 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 155 | 403 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 73 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +74% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 40.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Two Rocks 6037 | Yanchep 6035 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.abbc.wa.edu.au/ | www.yanchepsc.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Yanchep Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (33.2 vs 32.1).
- •Atlantis Beach Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Atlantis Beach Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.2).
- •Yanchep Secondary College is the larger school with 854 students compared with 291.
- •Atlantis Beach Baptist College has grown faster over five years (74% vs 19%).
- •Atlantis Beach Baptist College is a independent school while Yanchep Secondary College is a government 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 Atlantis Beach Baptist College better than Yanchep Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Yanchep Secondary College ranks higher (33.2 vs 32.1 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 Atlantis Beach Baptist College and Yanchep Secondary College?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Two Rocks and Yanchep in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Atlantis Beach Baptist College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yanchep Secondary College has 16.2.
How do Atlantis Beach Baptist College and Yanchep Secondary College rank in WA?
Atlantis Beach Baptist College is 131st of 172 and Yanchep Secondary College is 93rd of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.