Australian Christian College - Southlands vs Spencer Park Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Southlands
Albany · Independent combined · PP-12
987 students · ICSEA 1036
Spencer Park Education Support Centre
Spencer Park · Government special · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Southlands Albany WA | Spencer Park Education Support Centre Spencer Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #669 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 987 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 576 / 411 | 19 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +88% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.1 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 18% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Spencer Park 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/southlands/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6085 |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spencer Park Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 15.9).
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands is the larger school with 987 students compared with 60.
- •Spencer Park Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (88% vs 51%).
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands is a independent school while Spencer 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 - Southlands better than Spencer 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 - Southlands and Spencer Park Education Support Centre?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Albany and Spencer Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Southlands has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spencer Park Education Support Centre has 5.9.
How do Australian Christian College - Southlands and Spencer Park Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Australian Christian College - Southlands is 73rd of 172 and Spencer Park Education Support Centre is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.