Armadale Senior High School vs Dale Christian College WA
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Dale Christian College WA
Armadale · Independent combined · PP-12
657 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Armadale Senior High School Armadale WA | Dale Christian College WA Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 140 | #141 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1446 of 1,472 | #1088 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 762 | 657 |
| Girls / boys | 321 / 441 | 356 / 301 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | 56 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 44.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 28.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4003 | www.dalecc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dale Christian College WA scores higher on the Success Index (29.5 vs 16.8).
- •Dale Christian College WA has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dale Christian College WA has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •Armadale Senior High School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 657.
- •Dale Christian College WA has grown faster over five years (13% vs 7%).
- •Armadale Senior High School is a government school while Dale Christian College WA 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 Dale Christian College WA?
On the Success Index, Dale Christian College WA ranks higher (29.5 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 Dale Christian College WA?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Armadale 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 Dale Christian College WA has 14.9.
How do Armadale Senior High School and Dale Christian College WA rank in WA?
Armadale Senior High School is 134th of 140 and Dale Christian College WA is 141st of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.