Ashdale Secondary College vs Denmark Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 377 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashdale Secondary College
Darch · Government high school · 7-12
1,854 students · ICSEA 1039
Denmark Senior High School
Denmark · Government high school · 7-12
422 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Ashdale Secondary College Darch WA | Denmark Senior High School Denmark WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 140 | #33 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #571 of 1,472 | #486 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,854 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 883 / 971 | 187 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 337 | 88 |
| Year 12 cohort | 303 | 54 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 127.3 | 36.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.2 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Darch 6065 | Denmark 6333 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Denmark |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4181 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4072 |
The verdict
- •Denmark Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (61.2 vs 57.4).
- •Ashdale Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Denmark Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.6).
- •Ashdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 422.
- •Ashdale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -1%).
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 Secondary College better than Denmark Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Denmark Senior High School ranks higher (61.2 vs 57.4 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 Secondary College and Denmark Senior High School?
About 377 km in a straight line, between Darch and Denmark in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashdale Secondary College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Denmark Senior High School has 11.5.
How do Ashdale Secondary College and Denmark Senior High School rank in WA?
Ashdale Secondary College is 41st of 140 and Denmark Senior High School is 33rd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.