Castlereagh School vs Willetton Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 249 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castlereagh School
Willetton · Government special · K-12
75 students · ICSEA 1070
Willetton Senior High School
Willetton · Government high school · 7-12
2,767 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Castlereagh School Willetton WA | Willetton Senior High School Willetton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #6 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | – | #105 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 75 | 2,767 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 50 | 1,320 / 1,447 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 454 |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | 458 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 4.9 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 168.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.4 | 67.8 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Willetton 6155 | Willetton 6155 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6030 | www.willettonshs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Willetton Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Castlereagh School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 16.4).
- •Willetton Senior High School is the larger school with 2,767 students compared with 75.
- •Castlereagh School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 9%).
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 Castlereagh School better than Willetton Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castlereagh School and Willetton Senior High School?
About 249 m in a straight line, between Willetton and Willetton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castlereagh School has 4.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willetton Senior High School has 16.4.
How do Castlereagh School and Willetton Senior High School rank in WA?
Castlereagh School is unranked and Willetton Senior High School is 6th of 140 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.