Darling Range Sports College vs High Wycombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darling Range Sports College
Forrestfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,144 students · ICSEA 960
High Wycombe Primary School
High Wycombe · Government primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Darling Range Sports College Forrestfield WA | High Wycombe Primary School High Wycombe WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 140 | #442 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1170 of 1,472 | #3977 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,144 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 467 / 677 | 193 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.7 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 12% |
| Suburb | Forrestfield 6058 | High Wycombe 6057 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4116 | www.highwycombeps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •High Wycombe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.1 vs 30.4).
- •High Wycombe Primary School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darling Range Sports College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.9).
- •Darling Range Sports College is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 387.
- •Darling Range Sports College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 5%).
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 Darling Range Sports College better than High Wycombe Primary School?
On the Success Index, High Wycombe Primary School ranks higher (32.1 vs 30.4 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 Darling Range Sports College and High Wycombe Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Forrestfield and High Wycombe in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darling Range Sports College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and High Wycombe Primary School has 16.9.
How do Darling Range Sports College and High Wycombe Primary School rank in WA?
Darling Range Sports College is 106th of 140 and High Wycombe Primary School is 442nd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.