Duncraig Primary School vs Duncraig Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Duncraig Primary School
Duncraig · Government primary · K-6
459 students · ICSEA 1105
Duncraig Senior High School
Duncraig · Government high school · 7-12
1,851 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Duncraig Primary School Duncraig WA | Duncraig Senior High School Duncraig WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 583 | #23 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #839 of 4,908 | #363 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 459 | 1,851 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 241 | 904 / 947 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 320 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 276 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 121.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 57.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Duncraig 6023 | Duncraig 6023 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5575 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4129 |
The verdict
- •Duncraig Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.8 vs 66.8).
- •Duncraig Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Duncraig Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.0).
- •Duncraig Senior High School is the larger school with 1,851 students compared with 459.
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 Duncraig Primary School better than Duncraig Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Duncraig Primary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 66.8 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 Duncraig Primary School and Duncraig Senior High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Duncraig and Duncraig in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Duncraig Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Duncraig Senior High School has 15.2.
How do Duncraig Primary School and Duncraig Senior High School rank in WA?
Duncraig Primary School is 62nd of 583 and Duncraig Senior High School is 23rd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.