Carine Senior High School vs Mount Lawley Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carine Senior High School
Carine · Government high school · 7-12
2,545 students · ICSEA 1105
Mount Lawley Senior High School
Mount Lawley · Government high school · 7-12
2,041 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Carine Senior High School Carine WA | Mount Lawley Senior High School Mount Lawley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 140 | #17 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #146 of 1,472 | #280 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,545 | 2,041 |
| Girls / boys | 1,220 / 1,325 | 1,023 / 1,018 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 460 | 390 |
| Year 12 cohort | 360 | 301 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 155.2 | 133.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.2 | 47.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Carine 6020 | Mount Lawley 6050 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carinehs.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4038 |
The verdict
- •Carine Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 70.4).
- •Carine Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Lawley Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Carine Senior High School is the larger school with 2,545 students compared with 2,041.
- •Carine Senior High School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 8%).
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 Carine Senior High School better than Mount Lawley Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Carine Senior High School ranks higher (75.7 vs 70.4 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 Carine Senior High School and Mount Lawley Senior High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Carine and Mount Lawley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carine Senior High School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Lawley Senior High School has 15.3.
How do Carine Senior High School and Mount Lawley Senior High School rank in WA?
Carine Senior High School is 11th of 140 and Mount Lawley Senior High School is 17th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.