Armadale Education Support Centre vs Gwynne Park Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two special 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
Gwynne Park Education Support Centre
Armadale · Government special · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Armadale Education Support Centre Armadale WA | Gwynne Park Education Support Centre Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 93 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 69 | 23 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 39.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| 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=6075 |
The verdict
- •Gwynne Park Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gwynne Park Education Support Centre is the larger school with 94 students compared with 93.
- •Armadale Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (41% vs 25%).
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 Gwynne Park Education Support Centre?
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 Gwynne Park Education Support Centre?
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 Gwynne Park Education Support Centre has 5.8.
How do Armadale Education Support Centre and Gwynne Park Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Armadale Education Support Centre is unranked and Gwynne Park Education Support Centre is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.