Ashdale Secondary College vs Landsdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.2 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 Primary School
Landsdale · Government primary · K-6
744 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Ashdale Secondary College Darch WA | Landsdale Primary School Landsdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 140 | #227 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #571 of 1,472 | #2192 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,854 | 744 |
| Girls / boys | 883 / 971 | 349 / 395 |
| Foundation intake | – | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | 337 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 303 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 127.3 | 41.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.2 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| 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 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5766 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.4 vs 56.7).
- •Landsdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashdale Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.2).
- •Ashdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 744.
- •Ashdale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -8%).
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 Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashdale Secondary College and Landsdale Primary School?
About 2.2 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 Primary School has 17.2.
How do Ashdale Secondary College and Landsdale Primary School rank in WA?
Ashdale Secondary College is 41st of 140 and Landsdale Primary School is 227th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.