Balga Senior High School vs Gladys Newton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 440 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balga Senior High School
Balga · Government high school · 7-12
596 students · ICSEA 909
Gladys Newton School
Balga · Government special · K-12
157 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Balga Senior High School Balga WA | Gladys Newton School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1034 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 596 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 310 | 39 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 73 | 14 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +83% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 6.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.7 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 86.9 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 13% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4050 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6011 |
The verdict
- •Gladys Newton School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladys Newton School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 9.7).
- •Balga Senior High School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 157.
- •Gladys Newton School has grown faster over five years (83% vs 4%).
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 Balga Senior High School better than Gladys Newton School?
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 Balga Senior High School and Gladys Newton School?
About 440 m in a straight line, between Balga and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balga Senior High School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladys Newton School has 6.1.
How do Balga Senior High School and Gladys Newton School rank in WA?
Balga Senior High School is 89th of 140 and Gladys Newton School is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.