Kingsway Christian College vs Landsdale Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsway Christian College
Darch · Independent combined · PP-12
1,379 students · ICSEA 1118
Landsdale Christian School
Landsdale · Independent combined · PP-12
228 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Kingsway Christian College Darch WA | Landsdale Christian School Landsdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 172 | #43 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #438 of 1,259 | #444 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,379 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 700 / 679 | 124 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | 26 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +71% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.3 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.0 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Darch 6065 | Landsdale 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingsway.wa.edu.au | www.lcs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.3 vs 61.1).
- •Kingsway Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Landsdale Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.6).
- •Kingsway Christian College is the larger school with 1,379 students compared with 228.
- •Landsdale Christian School has grown faster over five years (71% vs 6%).
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 Kingsway Christian College better than Landsdale Christian School?
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 Kingsway Christian College and Landsdale Christian School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Darch and Landsdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsway Christian College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Landsdale Christian School has 9.6.
How do Kingsway Christian College and Landsdale Christian School rank in WA?
Kingsway Christian College is 41st of 172 and Landsdale Christian School is 43rd of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.