Mount Lawley Senior High School vs Perth College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Lawley Senior High School
Mount Lawley · Government high school · 7-12
2,041 students · ICSEA 1103
Perth College
Mount Lawley · Independent combined · PP-12
889 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Mount Lawley Senior High School Mount Lawley WA | Perth College Mount Lawley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 140 | #18 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #280 of 1,472 | #212 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 2,041 | 889 |
| Girls / boys | 1,023 / 1,018 | 889 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 390 | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | 301 | 116 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.2 | 99.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.3 | 82.2 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mount Lawley 6050 | Mount Lawley 6050 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4038 | www.perthcollege.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Perth College scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 70.4).
- •Perth College has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth College has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.3).
- •Mount Lawley Senior High School is the larger school with 2,041 students compared with 889.
- •Mount Lawley Senior High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -10%).
- •Mount Lawley Senior High School is a government school while Perth College 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 Mount Lawley Senior High School better than Perth College?
On the Success Index, Perth College ranks higher (72.8 vs 70.4 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 Mount Lawley Senior High School and Perth College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Lawley and Mount Lawley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Lawley Senior High School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perth College has 9.0.
How do Mount Lawley Senior High School and Perth College rank in WA?
Mount Lawley Senior High School is 17th of 140 and Perth College is 18th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.