Australind Senior High School vs Leschenault Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 870 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australind Senior High School
Australind · Government high school · 7-12
1,079 students · ICSEA 964
Leschenault Catholic Primary School
Australind · Catholic primary · PP-6
422 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Australind Senior High School Australind WA | Leschenault Catholic Primary School Australind WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 140 | #285 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1340 of 1,472 | #2623 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,079 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 501 / 578 | 207 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.4 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Australind 6233 | Australind 6233 |
| Council area | Harvey | Harvey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | australind.wa.edu.au | www.leschcath.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Leschenault Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.0 vs 23.8).
- •Leschenault Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australind Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.9).
- •Australind Senior High School is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 422.
- •Leschenault Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -24%).
- •Australind Senior High School is a government school while Leschenault Catholic Primary 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 Australind Senior High School better than Leschenault Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Leschenault Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.0 vs 23.8 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 Australind Senior High School and Leschenault Catholic Primary School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Australind and Australind in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australind Senior High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leschenault Catholic Primary School has 16.9.
How do Australind Senior High School and Leschenault Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Australind Senior High School is 127th of 140 and Leschenault Catholic Primary School is 285th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.