Eastern Goldfields College vs Rockingham Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 570 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Goldfields College
Kalgoorlie · Government high school · 11-12
485 students · ICSEA 954
Rockingham Senior High School
Rockingham · Government high school · 7-12
1,035 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Eastern Goldfields College Kalgoorlie WA | Rockingham Senior High School Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 140 | #126 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1051 of 1,472 | #1336 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 485 | 1,035 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 231 | 460 / 575 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | 219 | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.8 | 66.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kalgoorlie 6430 | Rockingham 6168 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4182 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4054 |
The verdict
- •Eastern Goldfields College scores higher on the Success Index (35.5 vs 24.2).
- •Eastern Goldfields College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.5).
- •Rockingham Senior High School is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 485.
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 Eastern Goldfields College better than Rockingham Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Eastern Goldfields College ranks higher (35.5 vs 24.2 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 Eastern Goldfields College and Rockingham Senior High School?
About 570 km in a straight line, between Kalgoorlie and Rockingham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastern Goldfields College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockingham Senior High School has 15.5.
How do Eastern Goldfields College and Rockingham Senior High School rank in WA?
Eastern Goldfields College is 90th of 140 and Rockingham Senior High School is 126th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.