Harvey Senior High School vs Lakeland Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 109 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harvey Senior High School
Harvey · Government high school · 7-12
271 students · ICSEA 942
Lakeland Senior High School
South Lake · Government high school · 7-12
566 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Harvey Senior High School Harvey WA | Lakeland Senior High School South Lake WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 140 | #92 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1005 of 1,472 | #1088 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 271 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 148 | 250 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | 31 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 54.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 39.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 19% |
| Suburb | Harvey 6220 | South Lake 6164 |
| Council area | Harvey | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4023 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4150 |
The verdict
- •Harvey Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.6 vs 34.0).
- •Lakeland Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakeland Senior High School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 271.
- •Harvey Senior High School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -3%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Baldivis
Frequently asked questions
Is Harvey Senior High School better than Lakeland Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Harvey Senior High School ranks higher (37.6 vs 34.0 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 Harvey Senior High School and Lakeland Senior High School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Harvey and South Lake in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harvey Senior High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakeland Senior High School has 10.3.
How do Harvey Senior High School and Lakeland Senior High School rank in WA?
Harvey Senior High School is 86th of 140 and Lakeland Senior High School is 92nd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.