Ballajura Community College vs South Ballajura Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballajura Community College
Ballajura · Government high school · 7-12
929 students · ICSEA 960
South Ballajura Education Support Centre
Ballajura · Government special · K-6
97 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Ballajura Community College Ballajura WA | South Ballajura Education Support Centre Ballajura WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1299 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 929 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 501 | 14 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.5 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 41.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Ballajura 6066 | Ballajura 6066 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bcc.wa.edu.au | www.southballajuraps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •South Ballajura Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Ballajura Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 13.6).
- •Ballajura Community College is the larger school with 929 students compared with 97.
- •South Ballajura Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (70% vs -24%).
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 Ballajura Community College better than South Ballajura 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 Ballajura Community College and South Ballajura Education Support Centre?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ballajura and Ballajura in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballajura Community College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Ballajura Education Support Centre has 5.5.
How do Ballajura Community College and South Ballajura Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Ballajura Community College is 118th of 140 and South Ballajura Education Support Centre is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.