WA · Government Secondary
Girrawheen Senior High School
Girrawheen 6064 · 7-12
Girrawheen Senior High School is a government secondary school in Girrawheen, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 899, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 43% have a language background other than English.
How Girrawheen Senior High School compares
By ICSEA, Girrawheen Senior High School ranks 163rd of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of Mercy Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Girrawheen Senior High School scores 899 — below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Girrawheen
Girrawheen Senior High School is located in Girrawheen, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,239/wk and median rent of $293/wk. Population: 8,897.
View full Girrawheen suburb profile →Schools near Girrawheen Senior High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Girrawheen Senior High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Girrawheen | 0.3 km | 997 | 98 higher | 334 |
| Hudson Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Girrawheen | 0.5 km | 937 | 38 higher | 212 |
| Rawlinson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Marangaroo | 1.1 km | 952 | 53 higher | 405 |
| Roseworth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Girrawheen | 1.1 km | 899 | same | 299 |
| Roseworth Education Support CentreGovernment Primary · Girrawheen | 1.1 km | 959 | 60 higher | 70 |
| Emmanuel Christian Community School - Casserley Avenue CampusIndependent Combined · Girrawheen | 1.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Emmanuel Christian Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Girrawheen | 1.1 km | 973 | 74 higher | 711 |
| Balga Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balga | 1.6 km | 909 | 10 higher | 596 |
| Marangaroo Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Marangaroo | 1.7 km | 967 | 68 higher | 188 |
| North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre - North Balga CampusGovernment Primary · Balga | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Girrawheen Senior High School a government school?
Yes, Girrawheen Senior High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Girrawheen Senior High School offer?
Girrawheen Senior High School offers 7-12.
What is Girrawheen Senior High School's ICSEA score?
Girrawheen Senior High School has an ICSEA score of 899, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Girrawheen Senior High School?
Girrawheen Senior High School has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Girrawheen Senior High School?
The nearest schools to Girrawheen Senior High School are Our Lady of Mercy Primary School (0.3 km), Hudson Park Primary School (0.5 km), Rawlinson Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Girrawheen Senior High School located?
Girrawheen Senior High School is located in Girrawheen, WA 6064. Visit the school website at http://www.girrawheenshs.wa.edu.au.