North Lake Senior Campus vs Seton Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Lake Senior Campus
Kardinya · Government high school · 10-12
335 students · ICSEA 991
Seton Catholic College
Samson · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,091 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | North Lake Senior Campus Kardinya WA | Seton Catholic College Samson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 140 | #37 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #834 of 1,472 | #529 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 335 | 1,091 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 151 | 640 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 207 |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 79.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 50.3 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kardinya 6163 | Samson 6163 |
| Council area | Melville | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northlake.wa.edu.au/ | www.seton.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Seton Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 45.6).
- •Seton Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Lake Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.7).
- •Seton Catholic College is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 335.
- •Seton Catholic College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -16%).
- •North Lake Senior Campus is a government school while Seton Catholic College 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 North Lake Senior Campus better than Seton Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Seton Catholic College ranks higher (59.5 vs 45.6 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 Lake Senior Campus and Seton Catholic College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kardinya and Samson in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Lake Senior Campus has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seton Catholic College has 13.7.
How do North Lake Senior Campus and Seton Catholic College rank in WA?
North Lake Senior Campus is 69th of 140 and Seton Catholic College is 37th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.