North Albany Senior High School vs Yakamia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Yakamia Primary School
Albany · Government primary · K-6
437 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | North Albany Senior High School Albany WA | Yakamia Primary School Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 140 | #447 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1162 of 1,472 | #4040 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 881 | 437 |
| Girls / boys | 421 / 460 | 231 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.0 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 10% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nashs.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5528 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.6 vs 31.2).
- •Yakamia Primary School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Albany Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.6).
- •North Albany Senior High School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 437.
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 Yakamia Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North Albany Senior High School and Yakamia Primary School?
About 1.6 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 Yakamia Primary School has 17.6.
How do North Albany Senior High School and Yakamia Primary School rank in WA?
North Albany Senior High School is 105th of 140 and Yakamia Primary School is 447th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.