Mount Lawley Senior High School vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 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
Sacred Heart Primary School
Highgate · Catholic primary · PP-6
180 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Mount Lawley Senior High School Mount Lawley WA | Sacred Heart Primary School Highgate WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 140 | #59 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #280 of 1,472 | #797 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 2,041 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 1,023 / 1,018 | 102 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 390 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 301 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.2 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.3 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Lawley 6050 | Highgate 6003 |
| Council area | Stirling | Vincent |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4038 | www.shpsh.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 70.4).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Lawley Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.7).
- •Mount Lawley Senior High School is the larger school with 2,041 students compared with 180.
- •Mount Lawley Senior High School is a government school while Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic 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 Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (72.4 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 Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Lawley and Highgate 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 Sacred Heart Primary School has 16.7.
How do Mount Lawley Senior High School and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in WA?
Mount Lawley Senior High School is 17th of 140 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 59th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.