Darling Range Sports College vs HillSide Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 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
HillSide Christian College
Forrestfield · Independent combined · PP-12
432 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Darling Range Sports College Forrestfield WA | HillSide Christian College Forrestfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 140 | #60 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1170 of 1,472 | #595 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,144 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 467 / 677 | 225 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 26 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.7 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Forrestfield 6058 | Forrestfield 6058 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4116 | www.hillside.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •HillSide Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 30.4).
- •HillSide Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •HillSide Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.7).
- •Darling Range Sports College is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 432.
- •HillSide Christian College has grown faster over five years (31% vs 15%).
- •Darling Range Sports College is a government school while HillSide Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 HillSide Christian College?
On the Success Index, HillSide Christian College ranks higher (52.8 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 HillSide Christian College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Forrestfield and Forrestfield 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 HillSide Christian College has 12.7.
How do Darling Range Sports College and HillSide Christian College rank in WA?
Darling Range Sports College is 106th of 140 and HillSide Christian College is 60th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.