Mount Lockyer Primary School vs North Albany Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Lockyer Primary School
Albany · Government primary · PP-6
599 students · ICSEA 926
North Albany Senior High School
Albany · Government high school · 7-12
881 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Mount Lockyer Primary School Albany WA | North Albany Senior High School Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #563 of 583 | #105 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4795 of 4,908 | #1162 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 599 | 881 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 331 | 421 / 460 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 62.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 37.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 13% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5326 | www.nashs.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North Albany Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.6 vs 19.5).
- •North Albany Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Albany Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •North Albany Senior High School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 599.
- •North Albany Senior High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs 0%).
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 Lockyer Primary School better than North Albany Senior High School?
On the Success Index, North Albany Senior High School ranks higher (30.6 vs 19.5 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 Lockyer Primary School and North Albany Senior High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Lockyer Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Albany Senior High School has 14.2.
How do Mount Lockyer Primary School and North Albany Senior High School rank in WA?
Mount Lockyer Primary School is 563rd of 583 and North Albany Senior High School is 105th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.