Dalyellup College vs Yanchep Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 206 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dalyellup College
Dalyellup · Government high school · 7-12
576 students · ICSEA 970
Yanchep Secondary College
Yanchep · Government high school · 7-12
854 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Dalyellup College Dalyellup WA | Yanchep Secondary College Yanchep WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 140 | #93 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1224 of 1,472 | #1109 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 576 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 298 | 403 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | 73 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 40.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Dalyellup 6230 | Yanchep 6035 |
| Council area | Capel | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4183 | www.yanchepsc.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Yanchep Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (33.2 vs 28.3).
- •Dalyellup College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.2).
- •Yanchep Secondary College is the larger school with 854 students compared with 576.
- •Yanchep Secondary College has grown faster over five years (19% 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 Dalyellup College better than Yanchep Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Yanchep Secondary College ranks higher (33.2 vs 28.3 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 Dalyellup College and Yanchep Secondary College?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Dalyellup and Yanchep in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalyellup College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yanchep Secondary College has 16.2.
How do Dalyellup College and Yanchep Secondary College rank in WA?
Dalyellup College is 111th of 140 and Yanchep Secondary College is 93rd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.