Applecross Senior High School
Applecross Senior High School is a government secondary school in Ardross, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1120, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,962 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% have a language background other than English.
Ardross WA 6153. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Applecross Senior High School compares
By ICSEA, Applecross Senior High School ranks 11th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ardross Primary School, a government primary school 0.1 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. Applecross Senior High School scores 1120, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Applecross Senior High School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Ardross
Applecross Senior High School is located in Ardross, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,361/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 4,578.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ardross suburb profileSchools near Applecross Senior High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Applecross Senior High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardross Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ardross | 0.1 km | 1149 | 29 higher | 448 |
| Booragoon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Booragoon | 1.0 km | 1121 | 1 higher | 435 |
| Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Pleasant | 1.1 km | 1146 | 26 higher | 564 |
| St Benedict's SchoolCatholic Primary · Applecross | 1.3 km | 1152 | 32 higher | 336 |
| Brentwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brentwood | 1.9 km | 1116 | 4 lower | 331 |
| Applecross Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Applecross | 2.1 km | 1155 | 35 higher | 571 |
| Bateman Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bateman | 2.7 km | 1126 | 6 higher | 371 |
| Melville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melville | 2.9 km | 1119 | 1 lower | 670 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Applecross Senior High School a government school?
Yes, Applecross Senior High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Applecross Senior High School offer?
Applecross Senior High School offers 7-12.
What is Applecross Senior High School's ICSEA score?
Applecross Senior High School has an ICSEA score of 1120, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Applecross Senior High School?
Applecross Senior High School has 1,962 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Applecross Senior High School?
The nearest schools to Applecross Senior High School are Ardross Primary School (0.1 km), Booragoon Primary School (1.0 km), Mount Pleasant Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Applecross Senior High School located?
Applecross Senior High School is located in Ardross, WA 6153. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4002.