Joseph Banks Secondary College vs Ridge View Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 74 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Banks Secondary College
Banksia Grove · Government high school · 7-12
1,411 students · ICSEA 989
Ridge View Secondary College
Baldivis · Government high school · 7-12
982 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Joseph Banks Secondary College Banksia Grove WA | Ridge View Secondary College Baldivis WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 140 | #83 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1138 of 1,472 | #955 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,411 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 701 / 710 | 461 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 225 | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | 243 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +179% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.1 | 64.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 37.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Banksia Grove 6031 | Baldivis 6171 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4192 | www.ridgeviewsc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ridge View Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (39.9 vs 31.8).
- •Joseph Banks Secondary College is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 982.
- •Ridge View Secondary College has grown faster over five years (179% vs -7%).
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 Joseph Banks Secondary College better than Ridge View Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Ridge View Secondary College ranks higher (39.9 vs 31.8 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 Joseph Banks Secondary College and Ridge View Secondary College?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Banksia Grove and Baldivis in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Joseph Banks Secondary College has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ridge View Secondary College has 15.3.
How do Joseph Banks Secondary College and Ridge View Secondary College rank in WA?
Joseph Banks Secondary College is 97th of 140 and Ridge View Secondary College is 83rd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.