Ashdale Secondary College vs Kent Street Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 20 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
Kent Street Senior High School
Kensington · Government high school · 7-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Ashdale Secondary College Darch WA | Kent Street Senior High School Kensington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 140 | #31 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #571 of 1,472 | #451 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,854 | 1,215 |
| Girls / boys | 883 / 971 | 505 / 710 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 337 | 241 |
| Year 12 cohort | 303 | 174 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 127.3 | 79.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.2 | 33.9 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Darch 6065 | Kensington 6151 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4181 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4029 |
The verdict
- •Kent Street Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 57.4).
- •Kent Street Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashdale Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Ashdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 1,215.
- •Kent Street Senior High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 7%).
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 Kent Street Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Kent Street Senior High School ranks higher (62.5 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 Kent Street Senior High School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Darch and Kensington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashdale Secondary College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kent Street Senior High School has 15.4.
How do Ashdale Secondary College and Kent Street Senior High School rank in WA?
Ashdale Secondary College is 41st of 140 and Kent Street Senior High School is 31st of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.