Dianella Secondary College vs Harvey Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 134 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
Harvey Senior High School
Harvey · Government high school · 7-12
271 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Dianella Secondary College Dianella WA | Harvey Senior High School Harvey WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 140 | #86 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1152 of 1,472 | #1005 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 575 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 273 / 302 | 123 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | 42 |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | Harvey 6220 |
| Council area | Stirling | Harvey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4036 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4023 |
The verdict
- •Harvey Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.6 vs 31.2).
- •Dianella Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harvey Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.8).
- •Dianella Secondary College is the larger school with 575 students compared with 271.
- •Harvey Senior High School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 5%).
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 Harvey Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Harvey Senior High School ranks higher (37.6 vs 31.2 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 Dianella Secondary College and Harvey Senior High School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Dianella and Harvey in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dianella Secondary College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harvey Senior High School has 10.0.
How do Dianella Secondary College and Harvey Senior High School rank in WA?
Dianella Secondary College is 101st of 140 and Harvey Senior High School is 86th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.