Harvey Senior High School vs St Anne's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
St Anne's School
Harvey · Catholic primary · PP-6
164 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Harvey Senior High School Harvey WA | St Anne's School Harvey WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 140 | #340 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1005 of 1,472 | #3098 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 271 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 148 | 73 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 31 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Harvey 6220 | Harvey 6220 |
| Council area | Harvey | Harvey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4023 | www.stannes.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's School scores higher on the Success Index (44.8 vs 37.6).
- •St Anne's School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harvey Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 16.7).
- •Harvey Senior High School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 164.
- •Harvey Senior High School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 11%).
- •Harvey Senior High School is a government school while St Anne's School is a catholic 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 Harvey Senior High School better than St Anne's School?
On the Success Index, St Anne's School ranks higher (44.8 vs 37.6 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 Harvey Senior High School and St Anne's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Harvey and Harvey 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 St Anne's School has 16.7.
How do Harvey Senior High School and St Anne's School rank in WA?
Harvey Senior High School is 86th of 140 and St Anne's School is 340th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.