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Opportunities to excel and academic excellence are central to the International School of Western Australia’s offering. Our history of outstanding results reflects the immense impact of our dedicated and passionate teachers who inspire and challenge our students to pursue excellence and develop a passion for learning.

Our unique offerings of the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement and Western Australian curriculum, inspire and challenge our students.

ISWA students consistently perform well above average in all year levels and subjects compared to the State, National and International averages. Given that for some of our students, English is their second language, the results are even more impressive.

ISWA is consistently ranked as one of Australia’s top schools for the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN).

NAPLAN Analysis

For the fourth year in a row, our Primary students have achieved 1st place in WA and 14th place in Australia, and our secondary students have most recently been placed 3rd, 6th, 14th and 17th in WA and 18th in Australia, noting there are approximately 9,500 schools in Australia. We are delighted with our strong results.

The Nation’s Top 100 Primary Schools: ISWA achieved 1st place in Western Australia, 14th place in Australia.
The Nation’s Top 100 Secondary Schools: ISWA achieved 17th place in Western Australia, 18th place in Australia.

To see our fantastic 2018 NAPLAN results, click on the link below.

2018 NAPLAN Results

Year 12 Key Graduation Statistics Diploma Programme

	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	2018/2019	2019/2020	2020/2021
ISWA ID DP Average (Maximum 45)	31	31	31	33.3	31.13	33
World ID DP Average (Maximum 45)	30.07	30.07	29.8	29.6	29.9	33
Highest Result (Maximum 45)	42	42	42	41	42	40
Highest ATAR equivalent	99.40	99.40	99.40	98.85	99.40	97.9
90 or above ATAR equivalent - High Distinction	40%	45%	25%	36%	41%	40
Level 7 grades (maximum 7) subject awards	French, Spanish, Economics, Visual Art	Spanish B, Spanish AB Initio, Economics HL, Visual Art HL, Physic SL, Mathematics SL	Spanish B, Spanish AB Initio, Economics HL, Visual Art HL, Physic SL, Mathematics SL	Spanish B, French B, Chemistry HL, History HL, Spanish AB Initio, Mathematics SL	Biology HL, Spanish AB Initio, Economics HL, History HL, Physic SL, Mathematics SL	French Ab initio, Economics HL, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL, Theatre HL

Year 12 Key Graduation Statistics Advanced Placement

	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	2018/2019	2019/2020	2020/2021
ISWA AP average (maximum 5)	3.6	3.2	3.3	3.96	3.2	3.18
Global AP average (maximum 5)	2.9	3	2.9	2.85	Yet to be announced	3.03
Highest ATAR equivalent	99.95	99.95	98	99.95	99.95	99.95
99 or above ATAR equivalent - High Distinction	33%	20%	33%	57%	16%	20%
85 or above ATAR equivalent - High Distinction	25%	60%	100%	86%	60%	60%

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Acknowledgement of Country

We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we are on, the Whadjuk (Perth region) people and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge, respect and seek to learn from their wisdom, continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.