Coastal Lakes College vs Mandurah Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal Lakes College
Lakelands · Government high school · 7-12
1,145 students · ICSEA 975
Mandurah Baptist College
Lakelands · Independent combined · PP-12
1,383 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Coastal Lakes College Lakelands WA | Mandurah Baptist College Lakelands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 140 | #76 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #948 of 1,472 | #689 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,145 | 1,383 |
| Girls / boys | 542 / 603 | 711 / 672 |
| Foundation intake | – | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | 155 |
| Year 12 cohort | 172 | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +148% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.3 | 95.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.7 | 70.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lakelands 6180 | Lakelands 6180 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au/ | www.mbc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mandurah Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 40.0).
- •Mandurah Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coastal Lakes College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Mandurah Baptist College is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 1,145.
- •Coastal Lakes College has grown faster over five years (148% vs 17%).
- •Coastal Lakes College is a government school while Mandurah Baptist 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 Coastal Lakes College better than Mandurah Baptist College?
On the Success Index, Mandurah Baptist College ranks higher (48.3 vs 40.0 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 Coastal Lakes College and Mandurah Baptist College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lakelands and Lakelands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coastal Lakes College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mandurah Baptist College has 14.5.
How do Coastal Lakes College and Mandurah Baptist College rank in WA?
Coastal Lakes College is 82nd of 140 and Mandurah Baptist College is 76th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.