Balga Senior High School vs Emmanuel Christian Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 723 m 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
Emmanuel Christian Community School
Girrawheen · Independent combined · PP-12
711 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Balga Senior High School Balga WA | Emmanuel Christian Community School Girrawheen WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 140 | #142 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1034 of 1,472 | #1096 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 596 | 711 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 310 | 381 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 73 | 63 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.7 | 50.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 37.8 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Girrawheen 6064 |
| Council area | Stirling | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4050 | www.eccs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Balga Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 29.0).
- •Emmanuel Christian Community School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balga Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.2).
- •Emmanuel Christian Community School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 596.
- •Emmanuel Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 4%).
- •Balga Senior High School is a government school while Emmanuel Christian Community School 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 Balga Senior High School better than Emmanuel Christian Community School?
On the Success Index, Balga Senior High School ranks higher (36.5 vs 29.0 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 Balga Senior High School and Emmanuel Christian Community School?
About 723 m in a straight line, between Balga and Girrawheen 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 Emmanuel Christian Community School has 14.2.
How do Balga Senior High School and Emmanuel Christian Community School rank in WA?
Balga Senior High School is 89th of 140 and Emmanuel Christian Community School is 142nd of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.