Australian Christian College - Darling Downs vs Heritage College Perth
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Darling Downs
Brookdale · Independent combined · PP-10
201 students · ICSEA 1028
Heritage College Perth
Forrestfield · Independent combined · PP-12
123 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Darling Downs Brookdale WA | Heritage College Perth Forrestfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 172 | #70 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #698 of 1,259 | #645 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-10 | PP-12 |
| Students | 201 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 93 | 66 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +509% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Brookdale 6112 | Forrestfield 6058 |
| Council area | Armadale | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/darlingdowns/ | www.hcp.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heritage College Perth scores higher on the Success Index (50.5 vs 47.8).
- •Heritage College Perth has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heritage College Perth has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is the larger school with 201 students compared with 123.
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has grown faster over five years (509% vs 11%).
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 Australian Christian College - Darling Downs better than Heritage College Perth?
On the Success Index, Heritage College Perth ranks higher (50.5 vs 47.8 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 Australian Christian College - Darling Downs and Heritage College Perth?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Brookdale and Forrestfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heritage College Perth has 11.1.
How do Australian Christian College - Darling Downs and Heritage College Perth rank in WA?
Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is 80th of 172 and Heritage College Perth is 70th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.