Girrawheen Senior High School vs Northam Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 81 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Girrawheen Senior High School
Girrawheen · Government high school · 7-12
458 students · ICSEA 899
Northam Senior High School
Northam · Government high school · 7-12
669 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Girrawheen Senior High School Girrawheen WA | Northam Senior High School Northam WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 140 | #132 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1373 of 1,472 | #1435 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 458 | 669 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 253 | 316 / 353 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 97 | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | 63 | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 39.5 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 23% |
| Suburb | Girrawheen 6064 | Northam 6401 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Northam |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.girrawheenshs.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4041 |
The verdict
- •Girrawheen Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.3 vs 17.6).
- •Girrawheen Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (899 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northam Senior High School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 458.
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 Girrawheen Senior High School better than Northam Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Girrawheen Senior High School ranks higher (22.3 vs 17.6 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 Girrawheen Senior High School and Northam Senior High School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Girrawheen and Northam in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Girrawheen Senior High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northam Senior High School has 12.7.
How do Girrawheen Senior High School and Northam Senior High School rank in WA?
Girrawheen Senior High School is 131st of 140 and Northam Senior High School is 132nd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.