Esperance Anglican Community School vs Indie School Western Australia
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 592 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Esperance Anglican Community School
Esperance · Independent high school · 7-12
308 students · ICSEA 1004
Indie School Western Australia
Midland · Independent high school · 9-12
362 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Esperance Anglican Community School Esperance WA | Indie School Western Australia Midland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 140 | #91 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #808 of 1,472 | #1086 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 308 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 140 | 205 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 85 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +60% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 40.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Esperance 6450 | Midland 6056 |
| Council area | Esperance | Swan |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eacs.wa.edu.au | indieschool.edu.au/campus/midland |
The verdict
- •Esperance Anglican Community School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 34.1).
- •Esperance Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School Western Australia has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.4).
- •Indie School Western Australia is the larger school with 362 students compared with 308.
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 Esperance Anglican Community School better than Indie School Western Australia?
On the Success Index, Esperance Anglican Community School ranks higher (46.5 vs 34.1 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 Esperance Anglican Community School and Indie School Western Australia?
About 592 km in a straight line, between Esperance and Midland in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Esperance Anglican Community School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Indie School Western Australia has 8.9.
How do Esperance Anglican Community School and Indie School Western Australia rank in WA?
Esperance Anglican Community School is 67th of 140 and Indie School Western Australia is 91st of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.