Australian Christian College - Darling Downs vs Gwynne Park Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Darling Downs
Brookdale · Independent combined · PP-10
201 students · ICSEA 1028
Gwynne Park Education Support Centre
Armadale · Government special · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Darling Downs Brookdale WA | Gwynne Park Education Support Centre Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #698 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 201 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 93 | 23 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +509% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 39.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 12% |
| Suburb | Brookdale 6112 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/darlingdowns/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6075 |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gwynne Park Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 13.1).
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is the larger school with 201 students compared with 94.
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has grown faster over five years (509% vs 25%).
- •Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is a independent school while Gwynne Park Education Support Centre is a government 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 Australian Christian College - Darling Downs 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 Australian Christian College - Darling Downs and Gwynne Park Education Support Centre?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brookdale and Armadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Darling Downs has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gwynne Park Education Support Centre has 5.8.
How do Australian Christian College - Darling Downs and Gwynne Park Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is 80th of 172 and Gwynne Park Education Support Centre is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.