Dunsborough Christian College vs Heritage College Perth
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 203 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dunsborough Christian College
Dunsborough · Independent combined · PP-8
48 students · ICSEA 1028
Heritage College Perth
Forrestfield · Independent combined · PP-12
123 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Dunsborough Christian College Dunsborough WA | Heritage College Perth Forrestfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #70 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #645 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-8 | PP-12 |
| Students | 48 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 28 | 66 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 1 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dunsborough 6281 | Forrestfield 6058 |
| Council area | Busselton | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dcc.wa.edu.au/ | www.hcp.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.1 vs 50.5).
- •Heritage College Perth has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dunsborough Christian College has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 11.1).
- •Heritage College Perth is the larger school with 123 students compared with 48.
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 Dunsborough Christian College better than Heritage College Perth?
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 Dunsborough Christian College and Heritage College Perth?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Dunsborough and Forrestfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dunsborough Christian College has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heritage College Perth has 11.1.
How do Dunsborough Christian College and Heritage College Perth rank in WA?
Dunsborough Christian College is unranked and Heritage College Perth is 70th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.