Balga Senior High School vs Coodanup College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 78 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balga Senior High School
Balga · Government high school · 7-12
596 students · ICSEA 909
Coodanup College
Mandurah · Government high school · 7-12
886 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | Balga Senior High School Balga WA | Coodanup College Mandurah WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 140 | #130 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1034 of 1,472 | #1370 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 596 | 886 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 310 | 428 / 458 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 73 | 165 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 110 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.7 | 58.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 67.7 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 24% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Mandurah 6210 |
| Council area | Stirling | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4050 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4148 |
The verdict
- •Balga Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 22.5).
- •Coodanup College has the higher ICSEA (911 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balga Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.2).
- •Coodanup College is the larger school with 886 students compared with 596.
- •Coodanup College has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
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 Balga Senior High School better than Coodanup College?
On the Success Index, Balga Senior High School ranks higher (36.5 vs 22.5 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 Balga Senior High School and Coodanup College?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Balga and Mandurah in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balga Senior High School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coodanup College has 15.2.
How do Balga Senior High School and Coodanup College rank in WA?
Balga Senior High School is 89th of 140 and Coodanup College is 130th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.