Cyril Jackson Senior Campus vs Governor Stirling Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
Bassendean · Government high school · 11-12
671 students · ICSEA 962
Governor Stirling Senior High School
Woodbridge · Government high school · 7-12
751 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Bassendean WA | Governor Stirling Senior High School Woodbridge WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #68 of 140 | #104 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #832 of 1,472 | #1161 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 671 | 751 |
| Girls / boys | 353 / 318 | 325 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 121 |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.1 | 60.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 27.2 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 15% |
| Suburb | Bassendean 6054 | Woodbridge 6056 |
| Council area | Bassendean | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4015 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4020 |
The verdict
- •Cyril Jackson Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 30.7).
- •Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.4).
- •Governor Stirling Senior High School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 671.
- •Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (24% vs -18%).
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 Cyril Jackson Senior Campus better than Governor Stirling Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Cyril Jackson Senior Campus ranks higher (45.6 vs 30.7 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 Cyril Jackson Senior Campus and Governor Stirling Senior High School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Bassendean and Woodbridge in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Governor Stirling Senior High School has 12.4.
How do Cyril Jackson Senior Campus and Governor Stirling Senior High School rank in WA?
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus is 68th of 140 and Governor Stirling Senior High School is 104th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.