Broome Senior High School vs Gilmore College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 1713 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broome Senior High School
Broome · Government high school · 7-12
825 students · ICSEA 924
Gilmore College
Orelia · Government high school · 7-12
1,251 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Broome Senior High School Broome WA | Gilmore College Orelia WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 140 | #121 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1139 of 1,472 | #1310 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 825 | 1,251 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 430 | 546 / 705 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 150 | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | 117 | 163 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.9 | 77.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 41.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 16% |
| Suburb | Broome 6725 | Orelia 6167 |
| Council area | Broome | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4064 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4031 |
The verdict
- •Broome Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (31.7 vs 25.0).
- •Broome Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.2).
- •Gilmore College is the larger school with 1,251 students compared with 825.
- •Gilmore College has grown faster over five years (6% vs 0%).
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 Broome Senior High School better than Gilmore College?
On the Success Index, Broome Senior High School ranks higher (31.7 vs 25.0 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 Broome Senior High School and Gilmore College?
About 1713 km in a straight line, between Broome and Orelia in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broome Senior High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gilmore College has 16.2.
How do Broome Senior High School and Gilmore College rank in WA?
Broome Senior High School is 98th of 140 and Gilmore College is 121st of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.