Baldivis Secondary College vs Coastal Lakes College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baldivis Secondary College
Baldivis · Government high school · 7-12
1,370 students · ICSEA 975
Coastal Lakes College
Lakelands · Government high school · 7-12
1,145 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Baldivis Secondary College Baldivis WA | Coastal Lakes College Lakelands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 140 | #82 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1257 of 1,472 | #948 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,370 | 1,145 |
| Girls / boys | 670 / 700 | 542 / 603 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 241 | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +148% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 86.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.0 | 68.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Baldivis 6171 | Lakelands 6180 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4190 | coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coastal Lakes College scores higher on the Success Index (40.0 vs 27.0).
- •Coastal Lakes College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Baldivis Secondary College is the larger school with 1,370 students compared with 1,145.
- •Coastal Lakes College has grown faster over five years (148% vs -17%).
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 Baldivis Secondary College better than Coastal Lakes College?
On the Success Index, Coastal Lakes College ranks higher (40.0 vs 27.0 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 Baldivis Secondary College and Coastal Lakes College?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Baldivis and Lakelands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baldivis Secondary College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coastal Lakes College has 13.3.
How do Baldivis Secondary College and Coastal Lakes College rank in WA?
Baldivis Secondary College is 116th of 140 and Coastal Lakes College is 82nd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.