Comet Bay College vs Secret Harbour Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
Secret Harbour Primary School
Secret Harbour · Government primary · K-6
644 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Comet Bay College Secret Harbour WA | Secret Harbour Primary School Secret Harbour WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 140 | #339 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #937 of 1,472 | #3097 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,879 | 644 |
| Girls / boys | 873 / 1,006 | 311 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 299 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 277 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.8 | 35.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.3 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Secret Harbour 6173 | Secret Harbour 6173 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4176 | secretharbourps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Secret Harbour Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.8 vs 40.6).
- •Secret Harbour Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Comet Bay College has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.6).
- •Comet Bay College is the larger school with 1,879 students compared with 644.
- •Comet Bay College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -6%).
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 Secret Harbour Primary School?
On the Success Index, Secret Harbour Primary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 40.6 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 Comet Bay College and Secret Harbour Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Secret Harbour and Secret Harbour in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Comet Bay College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Secret Harbour Primary School has 17.6.
How do Comet Bay College and Secret Harbour Primary School rank in WA?
Comet Bay College is 81st of 140 and Secret Harbour Primary School is 339th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.