Avonvale Education Support Centre vs Northam Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 631 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avonvale Education Support Centre
Northam · Government special · K-12
40 students · ICSEA 932
Northam Senior High School
Northam · Government high school · 7-12
669 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Avonvale Education Support Centre Northam WA | Northam Senior High School Northam WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #132 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1435 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 40 | 669 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 34 | 316 / 353 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 5.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 39.5 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 23% |
| Suburb | Northam 6401 | Northam 6401 |
| Council area | Northam | Northam |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6041 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4041 |
The verdict
- •Avonvale Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Avonvale Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 12.7).
- •Northam Senior High School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 40.
- •Avonvale Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (43% vs 0%).
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 Avonvale Education Support Centre better than Northam Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Avonvale Education Support Centre and Northam Senior High School?
About 631 m in a straight line, between Northam and Northam in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avonvale Education Support Centre has 5.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northam Senior High School has 12.7.
How do Avonvale Education Support Centre and Northam Senior High School rank in WA?
Avonvale Education Support Centre is unranked and Northam Senior High School is 132nd of 140 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.