Havenport MSL College vs Yangebup Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Havenport MSL College
Cockburn Central · Independent combined · 3-11
37 students · ICSEA 1007
Yangebup Primary School
Yangebup · Government primary · K-6
322 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Havenport MSL College Cockburn Central WA | Yangebup Primary School Yangebup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #353 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3216 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 3-11 | K-6 |
| Students | 37 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 18 | 157 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 11% |
| Suburb | Cockburn Central 6164 | Yangebup 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.havenportmsl.org.au/ | www.yangebupps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (43.6 vs 43.2).
- •Havenport MSL College has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Havenport MSL College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.2).
- •Yangebup Primary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 37.
- •Havenport MSL College has grown faster over five years (54% vs 18%).
- •Havenport MSL College is a independent school while Yangebup Primary 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 Havenport MSL College better than Yangebup Primary 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 Havenport MSL College and Yangebup Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cockburn Central and Yangebup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Havenport MSL College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yangebup Primary School has 17.2.
How do Havenport MSL College and Yangebup Primary School rank in WA?
Havenport MSL College is unranked and Yangebup Primary School is 353rd of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.