Ashdale Secondary College vs Kingsway Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 336 m 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
Kingsway Christian College
Darch · Independent combined · PP-12
1,379 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Ashdale Secondary College Darch WA | Kingsway Christian College Darch WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 140 | #41 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #571 of 1,472 | #438 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,854 | 1,379 |
| Girls / boys | 883 / 971 | 700 / 679 |
| Foundation intake | – | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 337 | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | 303 | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 127.3 | 94.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.2 | 67.0 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 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=4181 | www.kingsway.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingsway Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 57.4).
- •Kingsway Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 1,379.
- •Ashdale Secondary College 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 Secondary College better than Kingsway Christian College?
On the Success Index, Kingsway Christian College ranks higher (61.3 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 Kingsway Christian College?
About 336 m in a straight line, between Darch and Darch in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashdale Secondary College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingsway Christian College has 14.6.
How do Ashdale Secondary College and Kingsway Christian College rank in WA?
Ashdale Secondary College is 41st of 140 and Kingsway Christian College is 41st of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.