Churchlands Senior High School vs Hale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 963 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Churchlands Senior High School
Churchlands · Government high school · 7-12
2,221 students · ICSEA 1115
Hale School
Wembley Downs · Independent combined · PP-12
1,623 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Churchlands Senior High School Churchlands WA | Hale School Wembley Downs WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 140 | #11 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #421 of 1,472 | #137 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 2,221 | 1,623 |
| Girls / boys | 1,121 / 1,100 | 0 / 1,623 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 387 | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | 378 | 210 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.4 | 160.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 115.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Churchlands 6018 | Wembley Downs 6019 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4012 | www.hale.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hale School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 64.1).
- •Hale School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hale School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.6).
- •Churchlands Senior High School is the larger school with 2,221 students compared with 1,623.
- •Hale School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -21%).
- •Churchlands Senior High School is a government school while Hale School is an independent 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 Churchlands Senior High School better than Hale School?
On the Success Index, Hale School ranks higher (77.9 vs 64.1 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 Churchlands Senior High School and Hale School?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Churchlands and Wembley Downs in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Churchlands Senior High School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hale School has 10.1.
How do Churchlands Senior High School and Hale School rank in WA?
Churchlands Senior High School is 26th of 140 and Hale School is 11th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.