Dale Christian College WA

Armadale, Western Australia · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Highly Capable tier

a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework

Highly Capable tier

S360 score: 62.3%

Dale Christian College WA is a co-educational, Christian, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Armadale, Western Australia. It sits in the Highly Capable tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Academic Excellence, where it reaches Trusted tier. Its score places it in the top 96 percent of Australian schools.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities34 / 60 (56.7%)Highly Capable

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment36 / 60 (60.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways10 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing13 / 20Trusted

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support12 / 20Highly Capable

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development14 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum13 / 20Trusted

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports11 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture10 / 20Highly Capable

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff13 / 20Trusted

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation11 / 20Highly Capable

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance14 / 20Trusted

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections12 / 20Highly Capable

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability13 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
621
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
Location
Armadale, Western Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

10011 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    392(-46)
    Writing
    408(-34)
    Spelling
    401(-32)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    392(-56)
    Numeracy
    387(-49)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    476(-45)
    Writing
    467(-41)
    Spelling
    487(-23)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    472(-60)
    Numeracy
    458(-66)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    515(-51)
    Writing
    534(-35)
    Spelling
    553(-7)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    529(-40)
    Numeracy
    529(-47)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    565(-31)
    Writing
    586(-25)
    Spelling
    576(-10)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    557(-37)
    Numeracy
    551(-54)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does Dale Christian College WA teach?

Dale Christian College WA teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Dale Christian College WA a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Dale Christian College WA is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Dale Christian College WA in?

Dale Christian College WA is classified as Independent.

Does Dale Christian College WA offer boarding?

No, Dale Christian College WA does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Dale Christian College WA?

Dale Christian College WA has 621 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Dale Christian College WA?

Dale Christian College WA's student to teacher ratio is 14.8 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Dale Christian College WA sit in?

Dale Christian College WA sits in the Highly Capable tier, a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework.

What is Dale Christian College WA's strongest area on Schools360?

Dale Christian College WA's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Trusted tier.

Where is Dale Christian College WA located?

Dale Christian College WA is located in Armadale, Western Australia.