Indie School Western Australia vs Swan View Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Indie School Western Australia
Midland · Independent high school · 9-12
362 students · ICSEA 942
Swan View Senior High School
Swan View · Government high school · 7-12
706 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Indie School Western Australia Midland WA | Swan View Senior High School Swan View WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 140 | #128 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1086 of 1,472 | #1343 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 362 | 706 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 157 | 333 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 52.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 40.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 24% |
| Suburb | Midland 6056 | Swan View 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | indieschool.edu.au/campus/midland | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4118 |
The verdict
- •Indie School Western Australia scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 23.6).
- •Indie School Western Australia has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School Western Australia has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.4).
- •Swan View Senior High School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 362.
- •Indie School Western Australia is a independent school while Swan View 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 Indie School Western Australia better than Swan View Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Indie School Western Australia ranks higher (34.1 vs 23.6 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 Indie School Western Australia and Swan View Senior High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Midland and Swan View in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Indie School Western Australia has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan View Senior High School has 13.4.
How do Indie School Western Australia and Swan View Senior High School rank in WA?
Indie School Western Australia is 91st of 140 and Swan View Senior High School is 128th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.