Ashdale Primary School vs Ashdale Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 397 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashdale Primary School
Darch · Government primary · K-6
682 students · ICSEA 1047
Ashdale Secondary College
Darch · Government high school · 7-12
1,854 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Ashdale Primary School Darch WA | Ashdale Secondary College Darch WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 583 | #41 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2346 of 4,908 | #571 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 682 | 1,854 |
| Girls / boys | 351 / 331 | 883 / 971 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 337 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 303 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 127.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 54.2 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Darch 6065 | Darch 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5786 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4181 |
The verdict
- •Ashdale Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 54.7).
- •Ashdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashdale Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.7).
- •Ashdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 682.
- •Ashdale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -21%).
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 Ashdale Primary School better than Ashdale Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Ashdale Secondary College ranks higher (57.4 vs 54.7 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 Ashdale Primary School and Ashdale Secondary College?
About 397 m in a straight line, between Darch and Darch in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashdale Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ashdale Secondary College has 14.6.
How do Ashdale Primary School and Ashdale Secondary College rank in WA?
Ashdale Primary School is 251st of 583 and Ashdale Secondary College is 41st of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.