WA · Government Secondary
Balcatta Senior High School
Balcatta 6021 · 7-12
Balcatta Senior High School is a government secondary school in Balcatta, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1045, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,088 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
How Balcatta Senior High School compares
By ICSEA, Balcatta Senior High School ranks 39th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is West Balcatta Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Balcatta Senior High School scores 1045 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Balcatta Senior High School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Balcatta
Balcatta Senior High School is located in Balcatta, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,537/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 10,813.
View full Balcatta suburb profile →Schools near Balcatta Senior High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balcatta Senior High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Balcatta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balcatta | 0.4 km | 1070 | 25 higher | 495 |
| Takari Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balcatta | 1.1 km | 1055 | 10 higher | 193 |
| Lake Gwelup Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gwelup | 1.5 km | 1126 | 81 higher | 552 |
| St Lawrence Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Balcatta | 1.5 km | 1060 | 15 higher | 200 |
| Balcatta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balcatta | 1.6 km | 1064 | 19 higher | 292 |
| Westminster Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Westminster | 2.5 km | 971 | 74 lower | 372 |
| Westminster Education Support CentreGovernment Primary · Westminster | 2.5 km | 979 | 66 lower | 97 |
| West Coast Steiner SchoolIndependent Primary · Nollamara | 2.7 km | 1101 | 56 higher | 172 |
| Yuluma Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Innaloo | 2.8 km | 1038 | 7 lower | 368 |
| Nollamara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nollamara | 2.8 km | 981 | 64 lower | 390 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balcatta Senior High School a government school?
Yes, Balcatta Senior High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balcatta Senior High School offer?
Balcatta Senior High School offers 7-12.
What is Balcatta Senior High School's ICSEA score?
Balcatta Senior High School has an ICSEA score of 1045, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balcatta Senior High School?
Balcatta Senior High School has 1,088 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balcatta Senior High School?
The nearest schools to Balcatta Senior High School are West Balcatta Primary School (0.4 km), Takari Primary School (1.1 km), Lake Gwelup Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Balcatta Senior High School located?
Balcatta Senior High School is located in Balcatta, WA 6021. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4004.