Cassia Education Support Centre vs Cassia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 38 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cassia Education Support Centre
South Hedland · Government special · K-6
42 students · ICSEA 828
Cassia Primary School
South Hedland · Government primary · K-6
444 students · ICSEA 867
| Measure | Cassia Education Support Centre South Hedland WA | Cassia Primary School South Hedland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #583 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4908 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 42 | 444 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 35 | 212 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 828 | 867 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 43% |
| Suburb | South Hedland 6722 | South Hedland 6722 |
| Council area | Port Hedland | Port Hedland |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6037 | cassiaps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cassia Primary School has the higher ICSEA (867 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cassia Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 15.8).
- •Cassia Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 42.
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 Cassia Education Support Centre better than Cassia Primary 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 Cassia Education Support Centre and Cassia Primary School?
About 38 m in a straight line, between South Hedland and South Hedland in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cassia Education Support Centre has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cassia Primary School has 15.8.
How do Cassia Education Support Centre and Cassia Primary School rank in WA?
Cassia Education Support Centre is unranked and Cassia Primary School is 583rd of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.