Ocean Reef Senior High School vs Prendiville Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 706 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Reef Senior High School
Ocean Reef · Government high school · 7-12
1,353 students · ICSEA 1055
Prendiville Catholic College
Ocean Reef · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,086 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Ocean Reef Senior High School Ocean Reef WA | Prendiville Catholic College Ocean Reef WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 140 | #30 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #497 of 1,472 | #448 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,353 | 1,086 |
| Girls / boys | 637 / 716 | 570 / 516 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 215 | 208 |
| Year 12 cohort | 225 | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.2 | 87.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.2 | 46.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ocean Reef 6027 | Ocean Reef 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au/ | www.prendiville.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prendiville Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 60.7).
- •Prendiville Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prendiville Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Ocean Reef Senior High School is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 1,086.
- •Ocean Reef Senior High School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -4%).
- •Ocean Reef Senior High School is a government school while Prendiville 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 Ocean Reef Senior High School better than Prendiville Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Prendiville Catholic College ranks higher (62.6 vs 60.7 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 Ocean Reef Senior High School and Prendiville Catholic College?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Ocean Reef and Ocean Reef in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ocean Reef Senior High School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prendiville Catholic College has 12.5.
How do Ocean Reef Senior High School and Prendiville Catholic College rank in WA?
Ocean Reef Senior High School is 34th of 140 and Prendiville Catholic College is 30th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.