Comet Bay College

Comet Bay College is a government secondary school in Secret Harbour, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1004, it sits in the 49th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,879 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.

Secret Harbour WA 6173. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1004
49th percentile
Enrolments
1,879
7-12
Students per teacher
15:1
129 teaching staff
Indigenous students
6%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
4%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Comet Bay College compares

By ICSEA, Comet Bay College ranks 74th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Comet Bay Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Comet Bay College scores 1004, near average.

ICSEA 1004Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1004
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Comet Bay College, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.

Comet Bay College Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Secret Harbour

Comet Bay College is located in Secret Harbour, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,492/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 12,474.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Secret Harbour suburb profile

Schools near Comet Bay College

The 5 nearest schools to Comet Bay College by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Comet Bay CollegeStudents
Comet Bay Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Secret Harbour0.7 km1005 1 higher638
Golden Bay Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Golden Bay0.8 km961 43 lower511
Secret Harbour Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Secret Harbour1.4 km1017 13 higher644
Singleton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Singleton2.8 km994 10 lower629
Endeavour Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Kennedy5.2 km957 47 lower387

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Comet Bay College a government school?

Yes, Comet Bay College is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Comet Bay College offer?

Comet Bay College offers 7-12.

What is Comet Bay College's ICSEA score?

Comet Bay College has an ICSEA score of 1004, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Comet Bay College?

Comet Bay College has 1,879 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.

What schools are near Comet Bay College?

The nearest schools to Comet Bay College are Comet Bay Primary School (0.7 km), Golden Bay Primary School (0.8 km), Secret Harbour Primary School (1.4 km).

Where is Comet Bay College located?

Comet Bay College is located in Secret Harbour, WA 6173. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4176.

Comet Bay College official website