Collie Senior High School vs Swan View Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 164 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collie Senior High School
Collie · Government high school · 7-12
537 students · ICSEA 920
Swan View Senior High School
Swan View · Government high school · 7-12
706 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Collie Senior High School Collie WA | Swan View Senior High School Swan View WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 140 | #128 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1322 of 1,472 | #1343 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 537 | 706 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 303 | 333 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 52.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 40.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 24% |
| Suburb | Collie 6225 | Swan View 6056 |
| Council area | Collie | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4014 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4118 |
The verdict
- •Collie Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.6 vs 23.6).
- •Collie Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Collie Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- •Swan View Senior High School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 537.
- •Swan View Senior High School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 2%).
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 Collie Senior High School better than Swan View Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Collie Senior High School ranks higher (24.6 vs 23.6 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 Collie Senior High School and Swan View Senior High School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Collie and Swan View in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collie Senior High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan View Senior High School has 13.4.
How do Collie Senior High School and Swan View Senior High School rank in WA?
Collie Senior High School is 123rd of 140 and Swan View Senior High School is 128th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.