Duncraig Senior High School vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 2.0 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
Sacred Heart College
Sorrento · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,508 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Duncraig Senior High School Duncraig WA | Sacred Heart College Sorrento WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 140 | #4 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #363 of 1,472 | #72 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,851 | 1,508 |
| Girls / boys | 904 / 947 | 773 / 735 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 320 | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | 276 | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.6 | 137.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.2 | 50.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Duncraig 6023 | Sorrento 6020 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4129 | www.sacredheart.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 66.8).
- •Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.2).
- •Duncraig Senior High School is the larger school with 1,851 students compared with 1,508.
- •Duncraig Senior High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 6%).
- •Duncraig Senior High School is a government school while Sacred Heart College 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 Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart College ranks higher (79.7 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 Senior High School and Sacred Heart College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Duncraig and Sorrento 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 Sacred Heart College has 11.0.
How do Duncraig Senior High School and Sacred Heart College rank in WA?
Duncraig Senior High School is 23rd of 140 and Sacred Heart College is 4th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.