Scotch College
Scotch College is an independent combined school in Swanbourne, WA offering PP-12. With an ICSEA score of 1129, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,552 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Swanbourne WA 6010. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Scotch College compares
By ICSEA, Scotch College ranks 16th of the 210 combined schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Methodist Ladies' College, an independent combined 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 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. Scotch College scores 1129, above average.
Enrolment and location
Scotch 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.
About Swanbourne
Scotch College is located in Swanbourne, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $3,418/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 4,592.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Swanbourne suburb profileSchools near Scotch College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Scotch College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Ladies' CollegeIndependent Combined · Claremont | 0.5 km | 1190 | 61 higher | 1,035 |
| Christ Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Claremont | 0.8 km | 1193 | 64 higher | 1,697 |
| Swanbourne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Swanbourne | 0.9 km | 1149 | 20 higher | 465 |
| Freshwater Bay Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Claremont | 0.9 km | 1154 | 25 higher | 398 |
| North Cottesloe Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cottesloe | 1.3 km | 1164 | 35 higher | 348 |
| Mount Claremont Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Claremont | 1.5 km | 1141 | 12 higher | 325 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeIndependent Combined · Peppermint Grove | 1.7 km | 1159 | 30 higher | 963 |
| Moerlina SchoolIndependent Primary · Mount Claremont | 2.1 km | 1143 | 14 higher | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scotch College a government school?
No, Scotch College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Scotch College offer?
Scotch College offers PP-12.
What is Scotch College's ICSEA score?
Scotch College has an ICSEA score of 1129, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Scotch College?
Scotch College has 1,552 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Scotch College?
The nearest schools to Scotch College are Methodist Ladies' College (0.5 km), Christ Church Grammar School (0.8 km), Swanbourne Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Scotch College located?
Scotch College is located in Swanbourne, WA 6010. Visit the school website at http://www.scotch.wa.edu.au.