East Wanneroo Primary School vs Wanneroo Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 253 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Wanneroo Primary School
Wanneroo · Government primary · K-6
346 students · ICSEA 972
Wanneroo Secondary College
Wanneroo · Government high school · 7-12
1,367 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | East Wanneroo Primary School Wanneroo WA | Wanneroo Secondary College Wanneroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #452 of 583 | #73 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4091 of 4,908 | #869 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 346 | 1,367 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 176 | 686 / 681 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 242 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 94.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 49.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wanneroo 6065 | Wanneroo 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastwanneroops.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4125 |
The verdict
- •Wanneroo Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 30.4).
- •Wanneroo Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wanneroo Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.1).
- •Wanneroo Secondary College is the larger school with 1,367 students compared with 346.
- •Wanneroo Secondary College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -9%).
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 East Wanneroo Primary School better than Wanneroo Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Wanneroo Secondary College ranks higher (43.6 vs 30.4 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 East Wanneroo Primary School and Wanneroo Secondary College?
About 253 m in a straight line, between Wanneroo and Wanneroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Wanneroo Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wanneroo Secondary College has 14.4.
How do East Wanneroo Primary School and Wanneroo Secondary College rank in WA?
East Wanneroo Primary School is 452nd of 583 and Wanneroo Secondary College is 73rd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.