Rockingham Senior High School
15 Read Street, Rockingham WA 6168
Rockingham Senior High School is a government secondary school in Rockingham, WA for Years 7–12 with about 1,017 students. Its ICSEA is 954, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Public information about Rockingham Senior High School describes a co-educational public secondary school in Rockingham, WA, catering for Years 7-12. The school is known for its Specialist Maritime Studies program, reflecting its coastal location, alongside Specialist Basketball and Netball academies and a Rugby League Academy. It also runs an Academic Curriculum Extension (ACE) program for advanced students, a dedicated Music Program, and an Enrichment Program supporting students at educational risk, built on partnerships with tertiary and industry providers.
Often praised
- Specialist Maritime Studies program
- Sports academies (basketball, netball, rugby league)
- Academic extension and enrichment options
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NAPLAN
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WACE 2024
Last 4 years
| Year | % of Year 12 students achieving WACE |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.5 |
| 2023 | 83.0 |
| 2022 | 87.5 |
| 2021 | 87.8 |
Source: School Curriculum and Standards Authority (WA) Year 12 achievement data.
Gifted and accelerated programs
Academic Curriculum Extension (ACE) Program
Many comprehensive public high schools run their own class or program for high-ability students, under names such as Gifted and Talented, Academic Extension, Academic Excellence (common in Queensland), Enrichment or SEAL. These are not a department program: each school sets its own entry (often a test or application in Year 6) and class size. Listed only where the school's own website describes a dedicated class; check details with the school.
- Year levels
- 7–10
- Entry
- Demonstrated academic ability in Maths, English, Science and Humanities; competitive selection
Source: department page ↗. Check current entry dates with the school.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Motessori | Rockingham | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.9 km | 1,033 | 309 |
| Kolbe Catholic College | Rockingham | Catholic high school | 1.8 km | 1,046 | 1,307 |
| Safety Bay Senior High School | Safety Bay | Public high school | 2.1 km | 966 | 1,172 |
| Smyl Community College | Rockingham | Independent high school | 2.2 km | 905 | 231 |
| South Coast Baptist College | Waikiki | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.0 km | 1,047 | 1,505 |
| Living Waters Lutheran College | Warnbro | Independent k–12 / combined | 6.7 km | 1,023 | 917 |
| Warnbro Community High School | Warnbro | Public high school | 7.1 km | 933 | 799 |
| Peter Carnley Anglican Community School | Wellard | Independent k–12 / combined | 8.1 km | 1,041 | 1,438 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Goldfields College | Kalgoorlie | Public high school · 11-12 | 515 | 954 |
| Busselton Senior High School | Busselton | Public high school · 7-12 | 578 | 952 |
| Pinjarra Senior High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Pinjarra | Public high school · 7-12 | 687 | 952 |
| Eaton Community College | Eaton | Public high school · 7-12 | 503 | 949 |
| North Albany Senior High School | Albany | Public high school · 7-12 | 862 | 959 |
| Ballajura Community CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Ballajura | Public high school · 7-12 | 913 | 960 |
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.