Northam Senior High School
Northam Senior High School is a government secondary school in Northam, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 898, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 669 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 23% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Northam WA 6401. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Northam Senior High School compares
By ICSEA, Northam Senior High School ranks 164th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. The nearest school is Avonvale Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Northam Senior High School scores 898, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Northam
Northam Senior High School is located in Northam, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,246/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 6,679.
Northam suburb profileSchools near Northam Senior High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Northam Senior High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northam Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northam | 0.9 km | 937 | 39 higher | 325 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Northam | 1.5 km | 1013 | 115 higher | 721 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northam Senior High School a government school?
Yes, Northam Senior High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Northam Senior High School offer?
Northam Senior High School offers 7-12.
What is Northam Senior High School's ICSEA score?
Northam Senior High School has an ICSEA score of 898, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Northam Senior High School?
Northam Senior High School has 669 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Northam Senior High School?
The nearest schools to Northam Senior High School are Avonvale Primary School (0.6 km), Avonvale Education Support Centre (0.6 km), Northam Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Northam Senior High School located?
Northam Senior High School is located in Northam, WA 6401. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4041.