College Row School vs Newton Moore Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Western Australia, 718 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
College Row School
South Bunbury · Government special · K-12
46 students · ICSEA 965
Newton Moore Education Support Centre
Bunbury · Government special · 7-12
80 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | College Row School South Bunbury WA | Newton Moore Education Support Centre Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 46 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 29 | 28 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 41.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | South Bunbury 6230 | Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6004 | www.newtonmooreesc.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newton Moore Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •College Row School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 5.6).
- •Newton Moore Education Support Centre is the larger school with 80 students compared with 46.
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 College Row School better than Newton Moore 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 College Row School and Newton Moore Education Support Centre?
About 718 m in a straight line, between South Bunbury and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
College Row School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newton Moore Education Support Centre has 5.6.
How do College Row School and Newton Moore Education Support Centre rank in WA?
College Row School is unranked and Newton Moore Education Support Centre is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.