Karratha Senior High School
Karratha Senior High School is a government secondary school in Karratha, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 918, it sits in the 14th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,253 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 30% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% have a language background other than English.
Karratha WA 6714. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Karratha Senior High School compares
By ICSEA, Karratha Senior High School ranks 151st of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Millars Well Primary School, a government primary school 0.9 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. Karratha Senior High School scores 918, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Karratha Senior High School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Karratha
Karratha Senior High School is located in Karratha, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,583/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 98.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Karratha Senior High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Karratha Senior High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millars Well Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Karratha | 0.9 km | 925 | 7 higher | 301 |
| St Luke's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Karratha | 1.0 km | 1010 | 92 higher | 594 |
| Pegs Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Karratha | 1.1 km | 899 | 19 lower | 234 |
| Tambrey Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Karratha | 2.6 km | 930 | 12 higher | 683 |
| Baynton West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Baynton | 2.8 km | 992 | 74 higher | 830 |
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Karratha | 3.0 km | 1019 | 101 higher | 339 |
| Karratha Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Karratha | 4.1 km | 912 | 6 lower | 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karratha Senior High School a government school?
Yes, Karratha Senior High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Karratha Senior High School offer?
Karratha Senior High School offers 7-12.
What is Karratha Senior High School's ICSEA score?
Karratha Senior High School has an ICSEA score of 918, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Karratha Senior High School?
Karratha Senior High School has 1,253 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Karratha Senior High School?
The nearest schools to Karratha Senior High School are Millars Well Primary School (0.9 km), St Luke's College (1.0 km), Pegs Creek Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Karratha Senior High School located?
Karratha Senior High School is located in Karratha, WA 6714. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4056.