Duncraig Senior High School vs Leeming Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Duncraig Senior High School
Duncraig · Government high school · 7-12
1,851 students · ICSEA 1079
Leeming Senior High School
Leeming · Government high school · 7-12
1,164 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Duncraig Senior High School Duncraig WA | Leeming Senior High School Leeming WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 140 | #25 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #363 of 1,472 | #390 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,851 | 1,164 |
| Girls / boys | 904 / 947 | 516 / 648 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 320 | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | 276 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.6 | 84.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.2 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Duncraig 6023 | Leeming 6149 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4129 | www.leeming.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Duncraig Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 65.5).
- •Duncraig Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leeming Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •Duncraig Senior High School is the larger school with 1,851 students compared with 1,164.
- •Duncraig Senior High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 6%).
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 Senior High School better than Leeming Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Duncraig Senior High School ranks higher (66.8 vs 65.5 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 Senior High School and Leeming Senior High School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Duncraig and Leeming in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Duncraig Senior High School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leeming Senior High School has 13.9.
How do Duncraig Senior High School and Leeming Senior High School rank in WA?
Duncraig Senior High School is 23rd of 140 and Leeming Senior High School is 25th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.