Ashdale Secondary College vs Landsdale Gardens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Landsdale Gardens Primary School
Landsdale · Government primary · K-6
264 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Ashdale Secondary College Darch WA | Landsdale Gardens Primary School Landsdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 140 | #252 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #571 of 1,472 | #2375 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,854 | 264 |
| Girls / boys | 883 / 971 | 128 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 337 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 303 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 127.3 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.2 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Darch 6065 | Landsdale 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4181 | landsdalegardensps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ashdale Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 54.4).
- •Ashdale Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1032), 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 264.
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 Landsdale Gardens Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ashdale Secondary College ranks higher (57.4 vs 54.4 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 Landsdale Gardens Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Darch and Landsdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashdale Secondary College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Landsdale Gardens Primary School has 15.4.
How do Ashdale Secondary College and Landsdale Gardens Primary School rank in WA?
Ashdale Secondary College is 41st of 140 and Landsdale Gardens Primary School is 252nd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.