Denmark Senior High School vs Golden Hill Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Denmark Senior High School
Denmark · Government high school · 7-12
422 students · ICSEA 1038
Golden Hill Steiner School
Denmark · Independent combined · PP-9
157 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Denmark Senior High School Denmark WA | Golden Hill Steiner School Denmark WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 140 | #38 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #486 of 1,472 | #424 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-9 |
| Students | 422 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 235 | 84 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | – | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Denmark 6333 | Denmark 6333 |
| Council area | Denmark | Denmark |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4072 | www.goldenhill.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.2 vs 61.8).
- •Golden Hill Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Denmark Senior High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 157.
- •Golden Hill Steiner School has grown faster over five years (96% vs -1%).
- •Denmark Senior High School is a government school while Golden Hill Steiner School 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 Denmark Senior High School better than Golden Hill Steiner 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 Denmark Senior High School and Golden Hill Steiner School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Denmark and Denmark in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Denmark Senior High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Golden Hill Steiner School has 11.3.
How do Denmark Senior High School and Golden Hill Steiner School rank in WA?
Denmark Senior High School is 33rd of 140 and Golden Hill Steiner School is 38th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.