Bob Hawke College vs Perth Modern School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 479 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bob Hawke College
Subiaco · Government high school · 7-12
1,972 students · ICSEA 1129
Perth Modern School
Subiaco · Government high school · 7-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1230
| Measure | Bob Hawke College Subiaco WA | Perth Modern School Subiaco WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 140 | #10 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #61 of 1,472 | #145 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,972 | 1,472 |
| Girls / boys | 945 / 1,027 | 652 / 820 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 372 | 242 |
| Year 12 cohort | 271 | 249 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +625% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1230 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 79% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.1 | 105.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Subiaco 6008 | Subiaco 6008 |
| Council area | Subiaco | Subiaco |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bobhawkecollege.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4042 |
The verdict
- •Bob Hawke College scores higher on the Success Index (80.6 vs 75.8).
- •Perth Modern School has the higher ICSEA (1230 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth Modern School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Bob Hawke College is the larger school with 1,972 students compared with 1,472.
- •Bob Hawke College has grown faster over five years (625% vs 3%).
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 Bob Hawke College better than Perth Modern School?
On the Success Index, Bob Hawke College ranks higher (80.6 vs 75.8 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 Bob Hawke College and Perth Modern School?
About 479 m in a straight line, between Subiaco and Subiaco in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bob Hawke College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perth Modern School has 14.0.
How do Bob Hawke College and Perth Modern School rank in WA?
Bob Hawke College is 3rd of 140 and Perth Modern School is 10th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.