Byford Secondary College vs Salvado Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 592 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Byford Secondary College
Byford · Government high school · 7-12
1,419 students · ICSEA 971
Salvado Catholic College
Byford · Catholic combined · PP-11
867 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Byford Secondary College Byford WA | Salvado Catholic College Byford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 140 | #86 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1175 of 1,472 | #735 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-11 |
| Students | 1,419 | 867 |
| Girls / boys | 687 / 732 | 441 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 268 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +160% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.8 | 53.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 74.8 | 39.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Byford 6122 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.byfordsc.wa.edu.au | www.salvado.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Salvado Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 30.2).
- •Salvado Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Byford Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.2).
- •Byford Secondary College is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 867.
- •Salvado Catholic College has grown faster over five years (160% vs -2%).
- •Byford Secondary College is a government school while Salvado Catholic College is a catholic 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 Byford Secondary College better than Salvado Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Salvado Catholic College ranks higher (46.2 vs 30.2 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 Byford Secondary College and Salvado Catholic College?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Byford and Byford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Byford Secondary College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salvado Catholic College has 16.2.
How do Byford Secondary College and Salvado Catholic College rank in WA?
Byford Secondary College is 107th of 140 and Salvado Catholic College is 86th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.