Kalamunda Senior High School vs Manea Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 159 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalamunda Senior High School
Kalamunda · Government high school · 7-12
1,156 students · ICSEA 1030
Manea Senior College
Bunbury · Government high school · 11-12
547 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Kalamunda Senior High School Kalamunda WA | Manea Senior College Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 140 | #50 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #642 of 1,472 | #643 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,156 | 547 |
| Girls / boys | 658 / 498 | 409 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 189 | 280 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.0 | 41.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kalamunda 6076 | Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4027 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4179 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.5 vs 54.5).
- •Manea Senior College has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manea Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.4).
- •Kalamunda Senior High School is the larger school with 1,156 students compared with 547.
- •Kalamunda Senior High School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Kalamunda Senior High School better than Manea Senior College?
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 Kalamunda Senior High School and Manea Senior College?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Kalamunda and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalamunda Senior High School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manea Senior College has 13.3.
How do Kalamunda Senior High School and Manea Senior College rank in WA?
Kalamunda Senior High School is 49th of 140 and Manea Senior College is 50th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.