Scotch College
76 Shenton Road, Swanbourne WA 6010
Scotch College is an independent combined primary and secondary school in Swanbourne, WA from Kindergarten to Year 12 with about 1,634 students. Its ICSEA is 1,129, 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). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Scotch College is an independent boys' school in Swanbourne offering Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, founded in 1897 and affiliated with the Uniting Church. It is an International Baccalaureate World School, running the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes. The 22-hectare campus lies between the Swan River and the ocean, with playing fields, a 50-metre pool and a boat shed.
Often praised
- IB World School
- Large riverside campus
- Strong sport facilities
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NAPLAN
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WACE 2024
Last 4 years
| Year | % of Year 12 students achieving WACE |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 98.1 |
| 2023 | 99.3 |
| 2022 | 98.7 |
| 2021 | 99.4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Grammar School | Claremont | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.6 km | 1,193 | 1,749 |
| Methodist Ladies' College | Claremont | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.7 km | 1,190 | 1,063 |
| Presbyterian Ladies College | Peppermint Grove | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.6 km | 1,159 | 1,015 |
| John Xxiii College | Mount Claremont | Catholic k–12 / combined | 2.6 km | 1,186 | 1,585 |
| St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls | Mosman Park | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.7 km | 1,171 | 1,076 |
| Iona Presentation College | Mosman Park | Catholic k–12 / combined | 3.1 km | 1,141 | 1,321 |
| The Beehive Montessori School | Mosman Park | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.5 km | 1,181 | 166 |
| Santa Maria College | Attadale | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.7 km | 1,133 | 1,343 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria College | Attadale | Independent k–12 / combined · 5-12 | 1,343 | 1,133 |
| Newman College | Churchlands | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 1,946 | 1,121 |
| Perth College | Mount Lawley | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 918 | 1,138 |
| St Stephen's School | Duncraig | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 2,313 | 1,120 |
| The Montessori School | Kingsley | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 202 | 1,120 |
| Rehoboth Christian College | Kenwick | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 1,146 | 1,119 |
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.