Como Secondary College vs Ocean Reef Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 30 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Como Secondary College
Como · Government high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 1056
Ocean Reef Senior High School
Ocean Reef · Government high school · 7-12
1,353 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Como Secondary College Como WA | Ocean Reef Senior High School Ocean Reef WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 140 | #34 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #555 of 1,472 | #497 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 838 | 1,353 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 446 | 637 / 716 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | 225 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.0 | 93.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 54.2 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Como 6152 | Ocean Reef 6027 |
| Council area | South Perth | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.como.wa.edu.au/ | www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ocean Reef Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 58.1).
- •Como Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Como Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Ocean Reef Senior High School is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 838.
- •Ocean Reef Senior High School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -3%).
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 Como Secondary College better than Ocean Reef Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Ocean Reef Senior High School ranks higher (60.7 vs 58.1 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 Como Secondary College and Ocean Reef Senior High School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Como and Ocean Reef in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Como Secondary College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ocean Reef Senior High School has 14.5.
How do Como Secondary College and Ocean Reef Senior High School rank in WA?
Como Secondary College is 39th of 140 and Ocean Reef Senior High School is 34th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.