Esperance Anglican Community School vs SEDA College WA
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 606 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
SEDA College WA
Wembley · Independent high school · 11-12
531 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Esperance Anglican Community School Esperance WA | SEDA College WA Wembley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 140 | #59 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #808 of 1,472 | #744 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 308 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 140 | 200 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 242 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +60% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 40.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Esperance 6450 | Wembley 6014 |
| Council area | Esperance | Cambridge |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eacs.wa.edu.au | seda.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •SEDA College WA scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 46.5).
- •SEDA College WA has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •SEDA College WA has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •SEDA College WA is the larger school with 531 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 SEDA College WA?
On the Success Index, SEDA College WA ranks higher (50.1 vs 46.5 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 SEDA College WA?
About 606 km in a straight line, between Esperance and Wembley 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 SEDA College WA has 13.3.
How do Esperance Anglican Community School and SEDA College WA rank in WA?
Esperance Anglican Community School is 67th of 140 and SEDA College WA is 59th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.