Armadale Senior High School vs Australian Christian College - Darling Downs
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Armadale Senior High School
Armadale · Government high school · 7-12
762 students · ICSEA 920
Australian Christian College - Darling Downs
Brookdale · Independent combined · PP-10
201 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Armadale Senior High School Armadale WA | Australian Christian College - Darling Downs Brookdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 140 | #80 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1446 of 1,472 | #698 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-10 |
| Students | 762 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 321 / 441 | 108 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +509% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Brookdale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4003 | www.acc.edu.au/darlingdowns/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs scores higher on the Success Index (47.8 vs 16.8).
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.8).
- •Armadale Senior High School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 201.
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has grown faster over five years (509% vs 7%).
- •Armadale Senior High School is a government school while Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Armadale Senior High School better than Australian Christian College - Darling Downs?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Darling Downs ranks higher (47.8 vs 16.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Armadale Senior High School and Australian Christian College - Darling Downs?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Brookdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Armadale Senior High School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has 13.1.
How do Armadale Senior High School and Australian Christian College - Darling Downs rank in WA?
Armadale Senior High School is 134th of 140 and Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is 80th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.