Servite College vs St Denis School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Servite College
Tuart Hill · Independent high school · 7-12
1,032 students · ICSEA 1058
St Denis School
Joondanna · Catholic primary · PP-6
200 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Servite College Tuart Hill WA | St Denis School Joondanna WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 140 | #43 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #201 of 1,472 | #644 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,032 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 499 / 533 | 107 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.5 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.5 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Tuart Hill 6060 | Joondanna 6060 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.servite.wa.edu.au | www.stdenis.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.3 vs 73.9).
- •St Denis School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Servite College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.4).
- •Servite College is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 200.
- •Servite College is a independent school while St Denis School is a catholic 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 Servite College better than St Denis 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 Servite College and St Denis School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tuart Hill and Joondanna in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Servite College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Denis School has 16.4.
How do Servite College and St Denis School rank in WA?
Servite College is 14th of 140 and St Denis School is 43rd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.