John Forrest Secondary College vs Morley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Forrest Secondary College
Morley · Government high school · 7-12
1,122 students · ICSEA 1026
Morley Primary School
Morley · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | John Forrest Secondary College Morley WA | Morley Primary School Morley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 140 | #197 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #722 of 1,472 | #1949 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,122 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 545 / 577 | 101 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Morley 6062 | Morley 6062 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4026 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5316 |
The verdict
- •Morley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 50.9).
- •Morley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Forrest Secondary College is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 228.
- •Morley Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 1%).
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 John Forrest Secondary College better than Morley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Morley Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 50.9 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 John Forrest Secondary College and Morley Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Morley and Morley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Forrest Secondary College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morley Primary School has 15.2.
How do John Forrest Secondary College and Morley Primary School rank in WA?
John Forrest Secondary College is 55th of 140 and Morley Primary School is 197th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.