Aspect Western Sydney School vs The John Berne School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect Western Sydney School
Wetherill Park · Independent special · U
167 students · ICSEA 1039
The John Berne School
Lewisham · Independent special · U
45 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Aspect Western Sydney School Wetherill Park NSW | The John Berne School Lewisham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 167 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 135 | 6 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 18% |
| Suburb | Wetherill Park 2164 | Lewisham 2049 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | www.thejohnberneschool.org |
The verdict
- •Aspect Western Sydney School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Western Sydney School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 4.6).
- •Aspect Western Sydney School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 45.
- •The John Berne School has grown faster over five years (13% 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 Aspect Western Sydney School better than The John Berne 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 Aspect Western Sydney School and The John Berne School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Wetherill Park and Lewisham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect Western Sydney School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The John Berne School has 4.6.
How do Aspect Western Sydney School and The John Berne School rank in NSW?
Aspect Western Sydney School is unranked and The John Berne School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.