Golden Hill Steiner School vs Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Hill Steiner School
Denmark · Independent combined · PP-9
157 students · ICSEA 1061
Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark
Denmark · Government high school · 10-12
143 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Golden Hill Steiner School Denmark WA | Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark Denmark WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 172 | #35 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #424 of 1,259 | #520 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-9 | 10-12 |
| Students | 157 | 143 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 73 | 78 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 44 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 33.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Denmark 6333 | Denmark 6333 |
| Council area | Denmark | Denmark |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.goldenhill.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4202 |
The verdict
- •Golden Hill Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 59.9).
- •Golden Hill Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Hill Steiner School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 143.
- •Golden Hill Steiner School has grown faster over five years (96% vs 5%).
- •Golden Hill Steiner School is a independent school while Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark is a government 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 Golden Hill Steiner School better than Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark?
On the Success Index, Golden Hill Steiner School ranks higher (61.8 vs 59.9 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 Golden Hill Steiner School and Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Denmark and Denmark in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Golden Hill Steiner School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark has 11.3.
How do Golden Hill Steiner School and Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark rank in WA?
Golden Hill Steiner School is 38th of 172 and Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark is 35th of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.