Fairbridge College vs Pinjarra Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairbridge College
Pinjarra · Independent special · 7-12
167 students · ICSEA 912
Pinjarra Senior High School
Pinjarra · Government high school · 7-12
685 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Fairbridge College Pinjarra WA | Pinjarra Senior High School Pinjarra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #122 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1312 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 167 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 89 | 323 / 362 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | 117 |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 53.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 10% |
| Suburb | Pinjarra 6208 | Pinjarra 6208 |
| Council area | Murray | Murray |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fairbridge.wa.edu.au/ | www.pinjarrashs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pinjarra Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairbridge College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.9).
- •Pinjarra Senior High School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 167.
- •Fairbridge College has grown faster over five years (34% vs -8%).
- •Fairbridge College is a independent school while Pinjarra 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 Fairbridge College better than Pinjarra Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairbridge College and Pinjarra Senior High School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Pinjarra and Pinjarra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairbridge College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pinjarra Senior High School has 12.9.
How do Fairbridge College and Pinjarra Senior High School rank in WA?
Fairbridge College is unranked and Pinjarra Senior High School is 122nd of 140 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.