Denmark Senior High School vs Greenwood College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 378 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
Greenwood College
Greenwood · Government high school · 7-12
944 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Denmark Senior High School Denmark WA | Greenwood College Greenwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 140 | #45 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #486 of 1,472 | #611 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 422 | 944 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 235 | 478 / 466 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 74.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 33.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Denmark 6333 | Greenwood 6024 |
| Council area | Denmark | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4072 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4122 |
The verdict
- •Denmark Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (61.2 vs 55.6).
- •Denmark Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •Greenwood College is the larger school with 944 students compared with 422.
- •Denmark Senior High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -12%).
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 Greenwood College?
On the Success Index, Denmark Senior High School ranks higher (61.2 vs 55.6 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 Denmark Senior High School and Greenwood College?
About 378 km in a straight line, between Denmark and Greenwood 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 Greenwood College has 12.7.
How do Denmark Senior High School and Greenwood College rank in WA?
Denmark Senior High School is 33rd of 140 and Greenwood College is 45th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.