Comet Bay College vs Endeavour Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Comet Bay College
Secret Harbour · Government high school · 7-12
1,879 students · ICSEA 1004
Endeavour Primary School
Port Kennedy · Government primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Comet Bay College Secret Harbour WA | Endeavour Primary School Port Kennedy WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 140 | #516 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #937 of 1,472 | #4495 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,879 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 873 / 1,006 | 172 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 299 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 277 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.8 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.3 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 11% |
| Suburb | Secret Harbour 6173 | Port Kennedy 6172 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4176 | www.endeavourschools.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Comet Bay College scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 25.0).
- •Comet Bay College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Comet Bay College is the larger school with 1,879 students compared with 387.
- •Comet Bay College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -16%).
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 Comet Bay College better than Endeavour Primary School?
On the Success Index, Comet Bay College ranks higher (40.6 vs 25.0 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 Comet Bay College and Endeavour Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Secret Harbour and Port Kennedy in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Comet Bay College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Endeavour Primary School has 15.6.
How do Comet Bay College and Endeavour Primary School rank in WA?
Comet Bay College is 81st of 140 and Endeavour Primary School is 516th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.