Mindarie Senior College vs Peter Moyes Anglican Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 102 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mindarie Senior College
Mindarie · Government high school · 11-12
754 students · ICSEA 1045
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School
Mindarie · Independent combined · PP-12
1,441 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Mindarie Senior College Mindarie WA | Peter Moyes Anglican Community School Mindarie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 140 | #46 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #522 of 1,472 | #486 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 11-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 754 | 1,441 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 336 | 719 / 722 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 191 |
| Year 12 cohort | 346 | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.9 | 102.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 50.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mindarie 6030 | Mindarie 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4171 | www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mindarie Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 58.4).
- •Peter Moyes Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mindarie Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.1).
- •Peter Moyes Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 754.
- •Peter Moyes Anglican Community School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -3%).
- •Mindarie Senior College is a government school while Peter Moyes Anglican Community School is an independent 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 Mindarie Senior College better than Peter Moyes Anglican Community School?
On the Success Index, Mindarie Senior College ranks higher (59.8 vs 58.4 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 Mindarie Senior College and Peter Moyes Anglican Community School?
About 102 m in a straight line, between Mindarie and Mindarie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mindarie Senior College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peter Moyes Anglican Community School has 14.1.
How do Mindarie Senior College and Peter Moyes Anglican Community School rank in WA?
Mindarie Senior College is 36th of 140 and Peter Moyes Anglican Community School is 46th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.