Karratha Senior High School vs Swan View Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 1241 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karratha Senior High School
Karratha · Government high school · 7-12
1,253 students · ICSEA 918
Swan View Senior High School
Swan View · Government high school · 7-12
706 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Karratha Senior High School Karratha WA | Swan View Senior High School Swan View WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 140 | #128 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1348 of 1,472 | #1343 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,253 | 706 |
| Girls / boys | 557 / 696 | 333 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 223 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.1 | 52.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 40.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 24% |
| Suburb | Karratha 6714 | Swan View 6056 |
| Council area | Karratha | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4056 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4118 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.3 vs 23.6).
- •Swan View Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karratha Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Karratha Senior High School is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 706.
- •Swan View Senior High School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 4%).
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 Karratha Senior High School better than Swan View Senior High School?
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 Karratha Senior High School and Swan View Senior High School?
About 1241 km in a straight line, between Karratha and Swan View in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karratha Senior High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan View Senior High School has 13.4.
How do Karratha Senior High School and Swan View Senior High School rank in WA?
Karratha Senior High School is 129th of 140 and Swan View Senior High School is 128th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.