Armadale Education Support Centre vs South East Language Development Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Western Australia, 24 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
South East Language Development Centre
Cloverdale · Government special · K-3
221 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Armadale Education Support Centre Armadale WA | South East Language Development Centre Cloverdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-3 |
| Students | 93 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 69 | 91 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Cloverdale 6105 |
| Council area | Armadale | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | armadaleesc.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6049 |
The verdict
- •Armadale Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Armadale Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 8.0).
- •South East Language Development Centre is the larger school with 221 students compared with 93.
- •Armadale Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (41% vs -9%).
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 South East Language Development 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 South East Language Development Centre?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Cloverdale 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 South East Language Development Centre has 8.0.
How do Armadale Education Support Centre and South East Language Development Centre rank in WA?
Armadale Education Support Centre is unranked and South East Language Development Centre is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.