Armadale Education Support Centre vs Armadale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Armadale Education Support Centre
Armadale · Government special · 7-12
93 students · ICSEA 952
Armadale Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · K-6
440 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Armadale Education Support Centre Armadale WA | Armadale Primary School Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #398 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3601 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 93 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 69 | 201 / 239 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | armadaleesc.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5014 |
The verdict
- •Armadale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Armadale Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 17.0).
- •Armadale Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 93.
- •Armadale Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (41% vs -1%).
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 Armadale Education Support Centre better than Armadale Primary 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 Armadale Education Support Centre and Armadale Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Armadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Armadale Education Support Centre has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Armadale Primary School has 17.0.
How do Armadale Education Support Centre and Armadale Primary School rank in WA?
Armadale Education Support Centre is unranked and Armadale Primary School is 398th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.