WA · Government Secondary
Perth Modern School
Subiaco 6008 · 7-12
Perth Modern School is a government secondary school in Subiaco, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1230, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,472 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 72% of students have a language background other than English.
How Perth Modern School compares
Perth Modern School has the highest ICSEA of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one. Of the 18 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bob Hawke College, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Perth Modern School scores 1230 — well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Perth Modern School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Subiaco
Perth Modern School is located in Subiaco, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,219/wk and median rent of $438/wk. Population: 9,940.
View full Subiaco suburb profile →Schools near Perth Modern School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Perth Modern School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hawke CollegeGovernment Secondary · Subiaco | 0.5 km | 1129 | 101 lower | 1,972 |
| West Leederville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Leederville | 0.8 km | 1146 | 84 lower | 551 |
| School Of Isolated and Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Leederville | 1.1 km | 1063 | 167 lower | 336 |
| Subiaco Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Subiaco | 1.5 km | 1169 | 61 lower | 706 |
| Aranmore Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Leederville | 2.1 km | 991 | 239 lower | 739 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perth Modern School a government school?
Yes, Perth Modern School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Perth Modern School offer?
Perth Modern School offers 7-12.
What is Perth Modern School's ICSEA score?
Perth Modern School has an ICSEA score of 1230, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Perth Modern School?
Perth Modern School has 1,472 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Perth Modern School?
The nearest schools to Perth Modern School are Bob Hawke College (0.5 km), West Leederville Primary School (0.8 km), School Of Isolated and Distance Education (1.1 km).
Where is Perth Modern School located?
Perth Modern School is located in Subiaco, WA 6008. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4042.