Ashdale Secondary College vs Rawlinson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 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
Rawlinson Primary School
Marangaroo · Government primary · K-6
405 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Ashdale Secondary College Darch WA | Rawlinson Primary School Marangaroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 140 | #476 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #571 of 1,472 | #4219 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,854 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 883 / 971 | 213 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 337 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 303 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 127.3 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.2 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Darch 6065 | Marangaroo 6064 |
| 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=5754 |
The verdict
- •Ashdale Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 28.8).
- •Ashdale Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashdale Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •Ashdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 405.
- •Ashdale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -4%).
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 Rawlinson Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ashdale Secondary College ranks higher (57.4 vs 28.8 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 Rawlinson Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Darch and Marangaroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashdale Secondary College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rawlinson Primary School has 15.8.
How do Ashdale Secondary College and Rawlinson Primary School rank in WA?
Ashdale Secondary College is 41st of 140 and Rawlinson Primary School is 476th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.