John Forrest Secondary College vs Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 366 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Forrest Secondary College
Morley · Government high school · 7-12
1,122 students · ICSEA 1026
Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark
Denmark · Government high school · 10-12
143 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | John Forrest Secondary College Morley WA | Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark Denmark WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 140 | #35 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #722 of 1,472 | #520 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,122 | 143 |
| Girls / boys | 545 / 577 | 78 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | 44 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 33.3 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Morley 6062 | Denmark 6333 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Denmark |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4026 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4202 |
The verdict
- •Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 50.9).
- •John Forrest Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.7).
- •John Forrest Secondary College is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 143.
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 John Forrest Secondary College better than Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark?
On the Success Index, Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark ranks higher (59.9 vs 50.9 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 John Forrest Secondary College and Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Morley and Denmark in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Forrest Secondary College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark has 11.3.
How do John Forrest Secondary College and Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark rank in WA?
John Forrest Secondary College is 55th of 140 and Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark is 35th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.