Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School vs Katanning Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 490 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
Katanning Senior High School
Katanning · Government high school · 7-12
355 students · ICSEA 886
| Measure | Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School Kalgoorlie WA | Katanning Senior High School Katanning WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 140 | #124 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1451 of 1,472 | #1330 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 854 | 355 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 460 | 166 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 212 | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 890 | 886 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.0 | 31.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 26% |
| Suburb | Kalgoorlie 6430 | Katanning 6317 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Katanning |
| 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=4028 |
The verdict
- •Katanning Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.3 vs 15.9).
- •Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School has the higher ICSEA (890 vs 886), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Katanning Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.6).
- •Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 355.
- •Katanning Senior High School has grown faster over five years (9% 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 Katanning Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Katanning Senior High School ranks higher (24.3 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 Katanning Senior High School?
About 490 km in a straight line, between Kalgoorlie and Katanning 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 Katanning Senior High School has 11.3.
How do Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School and Katanning Senior High School rank in WA?
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School is 135th of 140 and Katanning Senior High School is 124th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.