Kinross College vs Lesmurdie Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 44 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kinross College
Kinross · Government high school · 7-12
1,027 students · ICSEA 1029
Lesmurdie Senior High School
Lesmurdie · Government high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Kinross College Kinross WA | Lesmurdie Senior High School Lesmurdie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 140 | #61 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #663 of 1,472 | #771 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,027 | 976 |
| Girls / boys | 471 / 556 | 494 / 482 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 63 | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.5 | 65.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 30.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kinross 6028 | Lesmurdie 6076 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4172 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4133 |
The verdict
- •Kinross College scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 48.5).
- •Kinross College has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lesmurdie Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.7).
- •Kinross College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 976.
- •Kinross College has grown faster over five years (43% vs -8%).
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 Kinross College better than Lesmurdie Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Kinross College ranks higher (53.7 vs 48.5 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 Kinross College and Lesmurdie Senior High School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Kinross and Lesmurdie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kinross College has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lesmurdie Senior High School has 14.8.
How do Kinross College and Lesmurdie Senior High School rank in WA?
Kinross College is 51st of 140 and Lesmurdie Senior High School is 61st of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.