WA · Independent Combined
Penrhos College
Como 6152 · PP-12
Penrhos College is an independent combined school in Como, WA offering PP-12. With an ICSEA score of 1143, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,033 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
How Penrhos College compares
By ICSEA, Penrhos College ranks 12th of the 210 combined schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Alta-1 College - Como Campus, an independent 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. Penrhos College scores 1143 — above average.
Enrolment and location
Penrhos College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Penrhos College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penrhos College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta-1 College - Como CampusIndependent Secondary · Como | 0.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Collier Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Como | 0.7 km | 1076 | 67 lower | 298 |
| Como Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Como | 0.7 km | 1056 | 87 lower | 838 |
| Como Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Como | 0.9 km | 1140 | 3 lower | 460 |
| Curtin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Manning | 1.2 km | 1036 | 107 lower | 138 |
| Hensman Street ElementaryIndependent Primary · South Perth | 1.6 km | 1080 | 63 lower | 13 |
| Kensington Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kensington | 1.7 km | 1008 | 135 lower | 82 |
| Wesley CollegeIndependent Combined · South Perth | 2.0 km | 1147 | 4 higher | 1,312 |
| South Perth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Perth | 2.1 km | 1122 | 21 lower | 395 |
| Kensington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kensington | 2.1 km | 1121 | 22 lower | 447 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penrhos College a government school?
No, Penrhos College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Penrhos College offer?
Penrhos College offers PP-12.
What is Penrhos College's ICSEA score?
Penrhos College has an ICSEA score of 1143, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penrhos College?
Penrhos College has 1,033 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penrhos College?
The nearest schools to Penrhos College are Alta-1 College - Como Campus (0.5 km), Collier Primary School (0.7 km), Como Secondary College (0.7 km).
Where is Penrhos College located?
Penrhos College is located in Como, WA 6152. Visit the school website at http://www.penrhos.wa.edu.au.