Duncraig Senior High School vs South Padbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 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
South Padbury Primary School
Padbury · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Duncraig Senior High School Duncraig WA | South Padbury Primary School Padbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 140 | #191 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #363 of 1,472 | #1927 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,851 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 904 / 947 | 188 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 320 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 276 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.6 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.2 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 14% |
| 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 | southpadburyprimaryschool.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Duncraig Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 60.0).
- •Duncraig Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Duncraig Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.0).
- •Duncraig Senior High School is the larger school with 1,851 students compared with 373.
- •Duncraig Senior High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -7%).
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 South Padbury Primary School?
On the Success Index, Duncraig Senior High School ranks higher (66.8 vs 60.0 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 South Padbury Primary School?
About 1.2 km 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 South Padbury Primary School has 17.0.
How do Duncraig Senior High School and South Padbury Primary School rank in WA?
Duncraig Senior High School is 23rd of 140 and South Padbury Primary School is 191st of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.