Armadale Education Support Centre vs Australian Christian College - Darling Downs
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 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
Australian Christian College - Darling Downs
Brookdale · Independent combined · PP-10
201 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Armadale Education Support Centre Armadale WA | Australian Christian College - Darling Downs Brookdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #80 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #698 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-10 |
| Students | 93 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 69 | 108 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +509% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Brookdale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | armadaleesc.wa.edu.au/ | www.acc.edu.au/darlingdowns/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Armadale Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 13.1).
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is the larger school with 201 students compared with 93.
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has grown faster over five years (509% vs 41%).
- •Armadale Education Support Centre is a government school while Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is an independent 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 Armadale Education Support Centre better than Australian Christian College - Darling Downs?
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 Australian Christian College - Darling Downs?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Brookdale 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 Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has 13.1.
How do Armadale Education Support Centre and Australian Christian College - Darling Downs rank in WA?
Armadale Education Support Centre is unranked and Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is 80th of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.