Northam Primary School vs Northam Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 925 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northam Primary School
Northam · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 937
Northam Senior High School
Northam · Government high school · 7-12
669 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Northam Primary School Northam WA | Northam Senior High School Northam WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #473 of 583 | #132 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4197 of 4,908 | #1435 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 325 | 669 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 169 | 316 / 353 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 39.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 23% |
| Suburb | Northam 6401 | Northam 6401 |
| Council area | Northam | Northam |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5351 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4041 |
The verdict
- •Northam Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 17.6).
- •Northam Primary School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northam Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Northam Senior High School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 325.
- •Northam Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% 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 Northam Primary School better than Northam Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Northam Primary School ranks higher (29.0 vs 17.6 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 Northam Primary School and Northam Senior High School?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Northam and Northam in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northam Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northam Senior High School has 12.7.
How do Northam Primary School and Northam Senior High School rank in WA?
Northam Primary School is 473rd of 583 and Northam Senior High School is 132nd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.