Alta-1 College
12 Winton Road, Joondalup WA 6027
Alta-1 College is an independent secondary school in Joondalup, WA for Years 7–12 with about 962 students across all campuses. Its ICSEA is 950, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Enrolments and staff cover all campuses of this school. Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Alta-1 College is a not-for-profit alternative education provider in Joondalup, founded in 2002, for young people aged about 12 to 18 who are not suited to mainstream schooling. It describes a trauma-informed approach combining academic learning with therapeutic care, supporting students to rebuild confidence and complete the WACE through school and TAFE-equivalent components.
Often praised
- Alternative pathway to WACE
- Trauma-informed supportive approach
- Individually focused learning
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NAPLAN
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WACE 2024
Last 3 years
| Year | % of Year 12 students achieving WACE |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 62.5 |
| 2023 | 62.5 |
| 2021 | 74.2 |
Source: School Curriculum and Standards Authority (WA) Year 12 achievement data.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodvale Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Woodvale | Public high school | 1.5 km | 1,066 | 1,263 |
| The Montessori School | Kingsley | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.0 km | 1,120 | 202 |
| Wanneroo Secondary College | Wanneroo | Public high school | 3.1 km | 994 | 1,375 |
| Kingsway Christian College | Darch | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.7 km | 1,118 | 1,472 |
| Ashdale Secondary College | Darch | Public high school | 3.9 km | 1,039 | 1,869 |
| Mater Dei College | Edgewater | Catholic high school | 4.2 km | 1,056 | 1,123 |
| St Stephen's School | Duncraig | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.9 km | 1,120 | 2,313 |
| Greenwood College | Greenwood | Public high school | 5.0 km | 1,038 | 913 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in WA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West Community College | Bunbury | Independent high school · 10-12 | 180 | 950 |
| Sowilo Community High School | Kelmscott | Independent high school · 7-12 | 85 | 945 |
| Y School Wa | Mirrabooka | Independent high school · 10-12 | 109 | 944 |
| Indie School Western Australia | Midland | Independent high school · 9-12 | 418 | 942 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.