Avonvale Primary School vs Northam Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 582 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avonvale Primary School
Northam · Government primary · K-6
117 students · ICSEA 745
Northam Senior High School
Northam · Government high school · 7-12
669 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Avonvale Primary School Northam WA | Northam Senior High School Northam WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #572 of 583 | #132 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4834 of 4,908 | #1435 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 117 | 669 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 65 | 316 / 353 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 745 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 91% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 39.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 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=5018 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4041 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (18.4 vs 17.6).
- •Northam Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (898 vs 745), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northam Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.1).
- •Northam Senior High School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 117.
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 Primary School 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 Primary School and Northam Senior High School?
About 582 m in a straight line, between Northam and Northam in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avonvale Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northam Senior High School has 12.7.
How do Avonvale Primary School and Northam Senior High School rank in WA?
Avonvale Primary School is 572nd of 583 and Northam Senior High School is 132nd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.