Churchlands Senior High School vs Newman College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 800 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
Newman College
Churchlands · Independent combined · PP-12
1,824 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Churchlands Senior High School Churchlands WA | Newman College Churchlands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 140 | #32 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #421 of 1,472 | #355 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 2,221 | 1,824 |
| Girls / boys | 1,121 / 1,100 | 867 / 957 |
| Foundation intake | – | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | 387 | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | 378 | 186 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.4 | 117.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 104.7 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Churchlands 6018 | Churchlands 6018 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4012 | www.newman.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newman College scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 64.1).
- •Newman College has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Churchlands Senior High School is the larger school with 2,221 students compared with 1,824.
- •Newman College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -21%).
- •Churchlands Senior High School is a government school while Newman College 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 Newman College?
On the Success Index, Newman College ranks higher (65.4 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 Newman College?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Churchlands and Churchlands 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 Newman College has 15.5.
How do Churchlands Senior High School and Newman College rank in WA?
Churchlands Senior High School is 26th of 140 and Newman College is 32nd of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.