Living Waters Lutheran College vs Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 330 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Living Waters Lutheran College
Warnbro · Independent combined · PP-12
834 students · ICSEA 1023
Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre
Warnbro · Government special · 7-12
94 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Living Waters Lutheran College Warnbro WA | Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre Warnbro WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #877 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 834 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 425 / 409 | 28 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 6.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.7 | 14.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 38.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Warnbro 6169 | Warnbro 6169 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.livingwaters.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6096 |
The verdict
- •Living Waters Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 14.2).
- •Living Waters Lutheran College is the larger school with 834 students compared with 94.
- •Living Waters Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (43% vs 2%).
- •Living Waters Lutheran College is a independent school while Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Living Waters Lutheran College better than Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre?
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 Living Waters Lutheran College and Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre?
About 330 m in a straight line, between Warnbro and Warnbro in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Living Waters Lutheran College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre has 6.4.
How do Living Waters Lutheran College and Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Living Waters Lutheran College is 108th of 172 and Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.