Atwell College vs Lynwood 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.
Atwell College
Atwell · Government high school · 7-12
831 students · ICSEA 1003
Lynwood Senior High School
Parkwood · Government high school · 7-12
1,264 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Atwell College Atwell WA | Lynwood Senior High School Parkwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 140 | #65 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #893 of 1,472 | #800 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 831 | 1,264 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 437 | 606 / 658 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | 227 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 161 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 89.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.8 | 47.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Atwell 6164 | Parkwood 6147 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4184 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4113 |
The verdict
- •Lynwood Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 42.7).
- •Atwell College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Atwell College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
- •Lynwood Senior High School is the larger school with 1,264 students compared with 831.
- •Lynwood Senior High School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -41%).
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 Atwell College better than Lynwood Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Lynwood Senior High School ranks higher (46.8 vs 42.7 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 Atwell College and Lynwood Senior High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Atwell and Parkwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Atwell College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lynwood Senior High School has 14.2.
How do Atwell College and Lynwood Senior High School rank in WA?
Atwell College is 77th of 140 and Lynwood Senior High School is 65th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.