SEDA College WA vs Wembley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 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
Wembley Primary School
Wembley · Government primary · K-6
756 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | SEDA College WA Wembley WA | Wembley Primary School Wembley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 140 | #35 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #744 of 1,472 | #594 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 531 | 756 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 331 | 378 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 242 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 41.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wembley 6014 | Wembley 6014 |
| Council area | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | seda.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5464 |
The verdict
- •Wembley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 50.1).
- •Wembley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •SEDA College WA has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.6).
- •Wembley Primary School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 531.
- •SEDA College WA is a independent school while Wembley 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 Wembley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wembley Primary School ranks higher (74.4 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 Wembley Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wembley and Wembley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
SEDA College WA has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wembley Primary School has 17.6.
How do SEDA College WA and Wembley Primary School rank in WA?
SEDA College WA is 59th of 140 and Wembley Primary School is 35th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.