Darling Range Sports College vs North Albany Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 377 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
North Albany Senior High School
Albany · Government high school · 7-12
881 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Darling Range Sports College Forrestfield WA | North Albany Senior High School Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 140 | #105 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1170 of 1,472 | #1162 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,144 | 881 |
| Girls / boys | 467 / 677 | 421 / 460 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.7 | 62.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 37.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Forrestfield 6058 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Albany |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4116 | www.nashs.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.4 vs 30.6).
- •Darling Range Sports College has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Albany Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Darling Range Sports College is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 881.
- •Darling Range Sports College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 6%).
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 North Albany Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Darling Range Sports College and North Albany Senior High School?
About 377 km in a straight line, between Forrestfield and Albany 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 North Albany Senior High School has 14.2.
How do Darling Range Sports College and North Albany Senior High School rank in WA?
Darling Range Sports College is 106th of 140 and North Albany Senior High School is 105th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.