College Row School vs Wirrabirra Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Western Australia, 146 km 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
Wirrabirra Education Support Centre
Gosnells · Government special · K-6
67 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | College Row School South Bunbury WA | Wirrabirra Education Support Centre Gosnells WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 46 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 29 | 16 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +68% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | South Bunbury 6230 | Gosnells 6110 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6004 | www.wirrabirra.sc@education.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •College Row School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 7.8).
- •Wirrabirra Education Support Centre is the larger school with 67 students compared with 46.
- •Wirrabirra Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (68% vs 5%).
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 Wirrabirra 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 Wirrabirra Education Support Centre?
About 146 km in a straight line, between South Bunbury and Gosnells in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
College Row School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wirrabirra Education Support Centre has 7.8.
How do College Row School and Wirrabirra Education Support Centre rank in WA?
College Row School is unranked and Wirrabirra Education Support Centre is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.