Cloverdale Education Support Centre vs Gladys Newton School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Western Australia, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cloverdale Education Support Centre
Cloverdale · Government special · K-6
99 students · ICSEA 1006
Gladys Newton School
Balga · Government special · K-12
157 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Cloverdale Education Support Centre Cloverdale WA | Gladys Newton School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 99 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 69 | 39 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 14 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | +83% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 86.9 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 13% |
| Suburb | Cloverdale 6105 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Belmont | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6064 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6011 |
The verdict
- •Gladys Newton School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cloverdale Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 6.1).
- •Gladys Newton School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 99.
- •Gladys Newton School has grown faster over five years (83% vs 52%).
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 Cloverdale Education Support Centre 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 Cloverdale Education Support Centre and Gladys Newton School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Cloverdale and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cloverdale Education Support Centre has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladys Newton School has 6.1.
How do Cloverdale Education Support Centre and Gladys Newton School rank in WA?
Cloverdale Education Support Centre is unranked and Gladys Newton School is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.