Ashdale Primary School vs Kingsway Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 704 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
Kingsway Christian College
Darch · Independent combined · PP-12
1,379 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Ashdale Primary School Darch WA | Kingsway Christian College Darch WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 583 | #41 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2346 of 4,908 | #438 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 682 | 1,379 |
| Girls / boys | 351 / 331 | 700 / 679 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 94.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 67.0 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 56% |
| 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.kingsway.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingsway Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 54.7).
- •Kingsway Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingsway Christian College has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.7).
- •Kingsway Christian College is the larger school with 1,379 students compared with 682.
- •Kingsway Christian College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -21%).
- •Ashdale Primary School is a government school while Kingsway Christian College 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 Ashdale Primary School better than Kingsway Christian College?
On the Success Index, Kingsway Christian College ranks higher (61.3 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 Kingsway Christian College?
About 704 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 Kingsway Christian College has 14.6.
How do Ashdale Primary School and Kingsway Christian College rank in WA?
Ashdale Primary School is 251st of 583 and Kingsway Christian College is 41st of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.