Armadale Education Support Centre vs John Calvin Christian College
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
John Calvin Christian College
Armadale · Independent high school · 7-12
366 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Armadale Education Support Centre Armadale WA | John Calvin Christian College Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #47 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | – | #621 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 93 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 69 | 177 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | armadaleesc.wa.edu.au/ | www.frsa.asn.au |
The verdict
- •John Calvin Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Armadale Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 12.2).
- •John Calvin Christian College is the larger school with 366 students compared with 93.
- •Armadale Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (41% vs -1%).
- •Armadale Education Support Centre is a government school while John Calvin Christian College 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 John Calvin Christian College?
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 John Calvin Christian College?
About 1.7 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 John Calvin Christian College has 12.2.
How do Armadale Education Support Centre and John Calvin Christian College rank in WA?
Armadale Education Support Centre is unranked and John Calvin Christian College is 47th of 140 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.