Denmark Senior High School vs Kwoorabup Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
Kwoorabup Community School
Denmark · Independent primary · PP-6
89 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Denmark Senior High School Denmark WA | Kwoorabup Community School Denmark WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 140 | #65 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #486 of 1,472 | #851 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 422 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 235 | 53 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| 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.kwoorabup.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kwoorabup Community School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 61.2).
- •Kwoorabup Community School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kwoorabup Community School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.5).
- •Denmark Senior High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 89.
- •Kwoorabup Community School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -1%).
- •Denmark Senior High School is a government school while Kwoorabup Community 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 Kwoorabup Community School?
On the Success Index, Kwoorabup Community School ranks higher (71.7 vs 61.2 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 Kwoorabup Community School?
About 1.4 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 Kwoorabup Community School has 10.1.
How do Denmark Senior High School and Kwoorabup Community School rank in WA?
Denmark Senior High School is 33rd of 140 and Kwoorabup Community School is 65th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.