Dianella Secondary College vs Esperance Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 604 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dianella Secondary College
Dianella · Government high school · 7-12
575 students · ICSEA 945
Esperance Senior High School
Esperance · Government high school · 7-12
761 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Dianella Secondary College Dianella WA | Esperance Senior High School Esperance WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 140 | #114 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1152 of 1,472 | #1237 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 575 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 273 / 302 | 389 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 63.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 40.8 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 16% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | Esperance 6450 |
| Council area | Stirling | Esperance |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4036 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4018 |
The verdict
- •Dianella Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (31.2 vs 27.8).
- •Esperance Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Esperance Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.8).
- •Esperance Senior High School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 575.
- •Dianella Secondary College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -17%).
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 Dianella Secondary College better than Esperance Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Dianella Secondary College ranks higher (31.2 vs 27.8 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 Dianella Secondary College and Esperance Senior High School?
About 604 km in a straight line, between Dianella and Esperance in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dianella Secondary College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Esperance Senior High School has 11.9.
How do Dianella Secondary College and Esperance Senior High School rank in WA?
Dianella Secondary College is 101st of 140 and Esperance Senior High School is 114th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.