Rossmoyne Senior High School vs Willetton Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rossmoyne Senior High School
Rossmoyne · Government high school · 7-12
2,824 students · ICSEA 1135
Willetton Senior High School
Willetton · Government high school · 7-12
2,767 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Rossmoyne Senior High School Rossmoyne WA | Willetton Senior High School Willetton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 140 | #6 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #96 of 1,472 | #105 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,824 | 2,767 |
| Girls / boys | 1,461 / 1,363 | 1,320 / 1,447 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 478 | 454 |
| Year 12 cohort | 459 | 458 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 177.7 | 168.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.8 | 67.8 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rossmoyne 6148 | Willetton 6155 |
| Council area | Melville | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4048 | www.willettonshs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.0 vs 77.4).
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.4).
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School is the larger school with 2,824 students compared with 2,767.
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 9%).
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 Rossmoyne Senior High School better than Willetton Senior High 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 Rossmoyne Senior High School and Willetton Senior High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rossmoyne and Willetton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rossmoyne Senior High School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willetton Senior High School has 16.4.
How do Rossmoyne Senior High School and Willetton Senior High School rank in WA?
Rossmoyne Senior High School is 5th of 140 and Willetton Senior High School is 6th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.