Ballajura Community College vs Darling Range Sports College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 18 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballajura Community College
Ballajura · Government high school · 7-12
929 students · ICSEA 960
Darling Range Sports College
Forrestfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,144 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Ballajura Community College Ballajura WA | Darling Range Sports College Forrestfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 140 | #106 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1299 of 1,472 | #1170 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 929 | 1,144 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 501 | 467 / 677 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.5 | 77.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 37.8 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | Ballajura 6066 | Forrestfield 6058 |
| Council area | Swan | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bcc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4116 |
The verdict
- •Darling Range Sports College scores higher on the Success Index (30.4 vs 25.3).
- •Ballajura Community College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.7).
- •Darling Range Sports College is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 929.
- •Darling Range Sports College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -24%).
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 Ballajura Community College better than Darling Range Sports College?
On the Success Index, Darling Range Sports College ranks higher (30.4 vs 25.3 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 Ballajura Community College and Darling Range Sports College?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Ballajura and Forrestfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballajura Community College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darling Range Sports College has 14.7.
How do Ballajura Community College and Darling Range Sports College rank in WA?
Ballajura Community College is 118th of 140 and Darling Range Sports College is 106th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.