Armadale Education Support Centre vs Dale Christian College WA
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Dale Christian College WA
Armadale · Independent combined · PP-12
657 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Armadale Education Support Centre Armadale WA | Dale Christian College WA Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #141 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1088 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 93 | 657 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 69 | 356 / 301 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 56 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 44.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 28.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | armadaleesc.wa.edu.au/ | www.dalecc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dale Christian College WA has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Armadale Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 14.9).
- •Dale Christian College WA is the larger school with 657 students compared with 93.
- •Armadale Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (41% vs 13%).
- •Armadale Education Support Centre is a government school while Dale Christian College WA 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 Dale Christian College WA?
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 Dale Christian College WA?
About 1.6 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 Dale Christian College WA has 14.9.
How do Armadale Education Support Centre and Dale Christian College WA rank in WA?
Armadale Education Support Centre is unranked and Dale Christian College WA is 141st of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.