Duncraig Senior High School vs Padbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 632 m 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
Padbury Catholic Primary School
Padbury · Catholic primary · PP-6
427 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Duncraig Senior High School Duncraig WA | Padbury Catholic Primary School Padbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 140 | #118 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #363 of 1,472 | #1314 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,851 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 904 / 947 | 200 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 320 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 276 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.6 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.2 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Duncraig 6023 | Padbury 6025 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4129 | www.padcath.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.8 vs 66.7).
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Duncraig Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.6).
- •Duncraig Senior High School is the larger school with 1,851 students compared with 427.
- •Duncraig Senior High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 4%).
- •Duncraig Senior High School is a government school while Padbury Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Padbury Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Duncraig Senior High School and Padbury Catholic Primary School?
About 632 m in a straight line, between Duncraig and Padbury 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 Padbury Catholic Primary School has 18.6.
How do Duncraig Senior High School and Padbury Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Duncraig Senior High School is 23rd of 140 and Padbury Catholic Primary School is 118th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.