Emmanuel Catholic College vs Lakeland Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Catholic College
Success · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1041
Lakeland Senior High School
South Lake · Government high school · 7-12
566 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Emmanuel Catholic College Success WA | Lakeland Senior High School South Lake WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 140 | #92 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #581 of 1,472 | #1088 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,215 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 628 | 250 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | 169 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.8 | 54.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 39.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 19% |
| Suburb | Success 6164 | South Lake 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmanuel.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4150 |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 34.0).
- •Emmanuel Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakeland Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.3).
- •Emmanuel Catholic College is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 566.
- •Emmanuel Catholic College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -3%).
- •Emmanuel Catholic College is a catholic school while Lakeland Senior High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Emmanuel Catholic College better than Lakeland Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel Catholic College ranks higher (57.1 vs 34.0 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 Emmanuel Catholic College and Lakeland Senior High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Success and South Lake in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Catholic College has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakeland Senior High School has 10.3.
How do Emmanuel Catholic College and Lakeland Senior High School rank in WA?
Emmanuel Catholic College is 42nd of 140 and Lakeland Senior High School is 92nd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.