Midvale Primary School vs Swan View Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Midvale Primary School
Midvale · Government primary · K-6
355 students · ICSEA 912
Swan View Senior High School
Swan View · Government high school · 7-12
706 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Midvale Primary School Midvale WA | Swan View Senior High School Swan View WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #435 of 583 | #128 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3937 of 4,908 | #1343 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 355 | 706 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 180 | 333 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 52.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 40.7 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 24% |
| Suburb | Midvale 6056 | Swan View 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5303 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4118 |
The verdict
- •Midvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.7 vs 23.6).
- •Swan View Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Swan View Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •Swan View Senior High School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 355.
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 Midvale Primary School better than Swan View Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Midvale Primary School ranks higher (32.7 vs 23.6 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 Midvale Primary School and Swan View Senior High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Midvale and Swan View in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Midvale Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan View Senior High School has 13.4.
How do Midvale Primary School and Swan View Senior High School rank in WA?
Midvale Primary School is 435th of 583 and Swan View Senior High School is 128th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.