Collie Senior High School vs Wilson Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Wilson Park Primary School
Collie · Government primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Collie Senior High School Collie WA | Wilson Park Primary School Collie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1322 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 537 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 303 | 43 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 27% |
| Suburb | Collie 6225 | Collie 6225 |
| Council area | Collie | Collie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4014 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5477 |
The verdict
- •Collie Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.6 vs 21.5).
- •Collie Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wilson Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.0).
- •Collie Senior High School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 79.
- •Collie Senior High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -12%).
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 Wilson Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Collie Senior High School ranks higher (24.6 vs 21.5 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 Wilson Park Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Collie and Collie 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 Wilson Park Primary School has 10.8.
How do Collie Senior High School and Wilson Park Primary School rank in WA?
Collie Senior High School is 123rd of 140 and Wilson Park Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.