Belridge Secondary College vs Bridgetown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 246 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belridge Secondary College
Beldon · Government high school · 7-12
959 students · ICSEA 1010
Bridgetown High School
Bridgetown · Government high school · 7-10
152 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Belridge Secondary College Beldon WA | Bridgetown High School Bridgetown WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 140 | #44 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #900 of 1,472 | #604 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 959 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 446 / 513 | 71 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Beldon 6027 | Bridgetown 6255 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Bridgetown-Greenbushes |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4153 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4007 |
The verdict
- •Bridgetown High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 42.1).
- •Bridgetown High School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bridgetown High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.7).
- •Belridge Secondary College is the larger school with 959 students compared with 152.
- •Belridge Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -24%).
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 Belridge Secondary College better than Bridgetown High School?
On the Success Index, Bridgetown High School ranks higher (56.0 vs 42.1 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 Belridge Secondary College and Bridgetown High School?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Beldon and Bridgetown in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belridge Secondary College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bridgetown High School has 10.1.
How do Belridge Secondary College and Bridgetown High School rank in WA?
Belridge Secondary College is 79th of 140 and Bridgetown High School is 44th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.