Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School vs Kalgoorlie School Of The Air
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.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School
Kalgoorlie · Government high school · 7-10
854 students · ICSEA 890
Kalgoorlie School Of The Air
Boulder · Government primary · K-6
68 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School Kalgoorlie WA | Kalgoorlie School Of The Air Boulder WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1451 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 854 | 68 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 460 | 37 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 212 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 890 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.0 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kalgoorlie 6430 | Boulder 6432 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4185 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5927 |
The verdict
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 15.9).
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 890), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.6).
- •Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 68.
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air has grown faster over five years (11% vs 2%).
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 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School better than Kalgoorlie School Of The Air?
On the Success Index, Kalgoorlie School Of The Air ranks higher (57.3 vs 15.9 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 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School and Kalgoorlie School Of The Air?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kalgoorlie and Boulder in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalgoorlie School Of The Air has 8.7.
How do Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School and Kalgoorlie School Of The Air rank in WA?
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School is 135th of 140 and Kalgoorlie School Of The Air is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.