Baldivis Secondary College vs Tranby College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.5 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
Tranby College
Baldivis · Independent combined · PP-12
865 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Baldivis Secondary College Baldivis WA | Tranby College Baldivis WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 140 | #61 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1257 of 1,472 | #602 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,370 | 865 |
| Girls / boys | 670 / 700 | 424 / 441 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 241 | 107 |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 75.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.0 | 41.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Baldivis 6171 | Baldivis 6171 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4190 | www.tranby.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tranby College scores higher on the Success Index (52.4 vs 27.0).
- •Tranby College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tranby College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.2).
- •Baldivis Secondary College is the larger school with 1,370 students compared with 865.
- •Tranby College has grown faster over five years (28% vs -17%).
- •Baldivis Secondary College is a government school while Tranby College is an independent 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 Baldivis Secondary College better than Tranby College?
On the Success Index, Tranby College ranks higher (52.4 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 Tranby College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Baldivis and Baldivis in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baldivis Secondary College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tranby College has 11.5.
How do Baldivis Secondary College and Tranby College rank in WA?
Baldivis Secondary College is 116th of 140 and Tranby College is 61st of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.