Fountain College vs Lynwood Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 544 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain College
Ferndale · Independent combined · PP-12
608 students · ICSEA 1022
Lynwood Senior High School
Parkwood · Government high school · 7-12
1,264 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Fountain College Ferndale WA | Lynwood Senior High School Parkwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 172 | #65 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #608 of 1,259 | #800 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 608 | 1,264 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 279 | 606 / 658 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | 227 |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | 161 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 89.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 47.1 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ferndale 6148 | Parkwood 6147 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fountain.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4113 |
The verdict
- •Fountain College scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 46.8).
- •Fountain College has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fountain College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Lynwood Senior High School is the larger school with 1,264 students compared with 608.
- •Fountain College has grown faster over five years (72% vs -11%).
- •Fountain College is a independent school while Lynwood 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 Fountain College better than Lynwood Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Fountain College ranks higher (52.0 vs 46.8 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 Fountain College and Lynwood Senior High School?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Ferndale and Parkwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fountain College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lynwood Senior High School has 14.2.
How do Fountain College and Lynwood Senior High School rank in WA?
Fountain College is 62nd of 172 and Lynwood Senior High School is 65th of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.