Yanchep Beach Primary School vs Yanchep Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Yanchep Beach Primary School
Yanchep · Government primary · K-6
604 students · ICSEA 983
Yanchep Secondary College
Yanchep · Government high school · 7-12
854 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Yanchep Beach Primary School Yanchep WA | Yanchep Secondary College Yanchep WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #430 of 583 | #93 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3905 of 4,908 | #1109 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 604 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 289 | 403 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 73 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 40.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Yanchep 6035 | Yanchep 6035 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5836 | www.yanchepsc.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.2 vs 33.2).
- •Yanchep Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yanchep Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.3).
- •Yanchep Secondary College is the larger school with 854 students compared with 604.
- •Yanchep Secondary College has grown faster over five years (19% vs -18%).
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 Yanchep Beach Primary School better than Yanchep Secondary College?
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 Yanchep Beach Primary School and Yanchep Secondary College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Yanchep and Yanchep in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Yanchep Beach Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yanchep Secondary College has 16.2.
How do Yanchep Beach Primary School and Yanchep Secondary College rank in WA?
Yanchep Beach Primary School is 430th of 583 and Yanchep Secondary College is 93rd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.