SEDA College WA vs Subiaco Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
SEDA College WA
Wembley · Independent high school · 11-12
531 students · ICSEA 1014
Subiaco Primary School
Subiaco · Government primary · K-6
706 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | SEDA College WA Wembley WA | Subiaco Primary School Subiaco WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 140 | #30 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #744 of 1,472 | #523 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 531 | 706 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 331 | 364 / 342 |
| Foundation intake | – | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 242 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wembley 6014 | Subiaco 6008 |
| Council area | Cambridge | Subiaco |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | seda.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5424 |
The verdict
- •Subiaco Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 50.1).
- •Subiaco Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •SEDA College WA has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.8).
- •Subiaco Primary School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 531.
- •SEDA College WA is a independent school while Subiaco Primary School is a government 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 SEDA College WA better than Subiaco Primary School?
On the Success Index, Subiaco Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 50.1 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 SEDA College WA and Subiaco Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wembley and Subiaco in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
SEDA College WA has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Subiaco Primary School has 16.8.
How do SEDA College WA and Subiaco Primary School rank in WA?
SEDA College WA is 59th of 140 and Subiaco Primary School is 30th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.