Austin Cove Baptist College vs Pinjarra Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Cove Baptist College
South Yunderup · Independent combined · PP-12
726 students · ICSEA 1003
Pinjarra Senior High School
Pinjarra · Government high school · 7-12
685 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Austin Cove Baptist College South Yunderup WA | Pinjarra Senior High School Pinjarra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 172 | #122 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #897 of 1,259 | #1312 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 726 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 338 | 323 / 362 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | 117 |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 53.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 10% |
| Suburb | South Yunderup 6208 | Pinjarra 6208 |
| Council area | Murray | Murray |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | – | www.pinjarrashs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Austin Cove Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (38.1 vs 25.0).
- •Austin Cove Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pinjarra Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Austin Cove Baptist College is the larger school with 726 students compared with 685.
- •Austin Cove Baptist College has grown faster over five years (22% vs -8%).
- •Austin Cove Baptist College is a independent school while Pinjarra Senior High School 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 Austin Cove Baptist College better than Pinjarra Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Austin Cove Baptist College ranks higher (38.1 vs 25.0 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 Austin Cove Baptist College and Pinjarra Senior High School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between South Yunderup and Pinjarra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austin Cove Baptist College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pinjarra Senior High School has 12.9.
How do Austin Cove Baptist College and Pinjarra Senior High School rank in WA?
Austin Cove Baptist College is 111th of 172 and Pinjarra Senior High School is 122nd of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.