North Albany Senior High School vs Parklands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Albany Senior High School
Albany · Government high school · 7-12
881 students · ICSEA 959
Parklands School
Albany · Independent primary · PP-6
112 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | North Albany Senior High School Albany WA | Parklands School Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 140 | #141 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1162 of 1,472 | #1506 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 881 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 421 / 460 | 50 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.0 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nashs.wa.edu.au | www.parklands.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parklands School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 30.6).
- •Parklands School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parklands School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.2).
- •North Albany Senior High School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 112.
- •North Albany Senior High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -13%).
- •North Albany Senior High School is a government school while Parklands 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 North Albany Senior High School better than Parklands School?
On the Success Index, Parklands School ranks higher (64.4 vs 30.6 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 North Albany Senior High School and Parklands School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Albany Senior High School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parklands School has 10.0.
How do North Albany Senior High School and Parklands School rank in WA?
North Albany Senior High School is 105th of 140 and Parklands School is 141st of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.