Divine Mercy College vs Golden Hill Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 344 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Divine Mercy College
Yangebup · Independent combined · PP-12
322 students · ICSEA 1062
Golden Hill Steiner School
Denmark · Independent combined · PP-9
157 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Divine Mercy College Yangebup WA | Golden Hill Steiner School Denmark WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 172 | #38 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #562 of 1,259 | #424 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-9 |
| Students | 322 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 164 | 84 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Yangebup 6164 | Denmark 6333 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Denmark |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ais.wa.edu.au/search-school/?&mode=details&id=158 | www.goldenhill.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Golden Hill Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 54.2).
- •Divine Mercy College has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Hill Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.5).
- •Divine Mercy College is the larger school with 322 students compared with 157.
- •Golden Hill Steiner School has grown faster over five years (96% vs -16%).
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 Divine Mercy College better than Golden Hill Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Golden Hill Steiner School ranks higher (61.8 vs 54.2 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 Divine Mercy College and Golden Hill Steiner School?
About 344 km in a straight line, between Yangebup and Denmark in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Divine Mercy College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Golden Hill Steiner School has 11.3.
How do Divine Mercy College and Golden Hill Steiner School rank in WA?
Divine Mercy College is 54th of 172 and Golden Hill Steiner School is 38th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.