Pearsall Primary School vs Wanneroo Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pearsall Primary School
Pearsall · Government primary · K-6
624 students · ICSEA 1045
Wanneroo Secondary College
Wanneroo · Government high school · 7-12
1,367 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Pearsall Primary School Pearsall WA | Wanneroo Secondary College Wanneroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 583 | #73 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2449 of 4,908 | #869 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 624 | 1,367 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 296 | 686 / 681 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 242 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 94.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 49.2 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Pearsall 6065 | Wanneroo 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5832 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4125 |
The verdict
- •Pearsall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 43.6).
- •Pearsall Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wanneroo Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.5).
- •Wanneroo Secondary College is the larger school with 1,367 students compared with 624.
- •Wanneroo Secondary College has grown faster over five years (16% vs 11%).
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 Pearsall Primary School better than Wanneroo Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Pearsall Primary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 43.6 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 Pearsall Primary School and Wanneroo Secondary College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pearsall and Wanneroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pearsall Primary School has 19.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wanneroo Secondary College has 14.4.
How do Pearsall Primary School and Wanneroo Secondary College rank in WA?
Pearsall Primary School is 265th of 583 and Wanneroo Secondary College is 73rd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.