Communicare Academy vs Kenwick School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Western Australia, 139 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Communicare Academy
Kenwick · Independent special · 7-12
70 students · ICSEA 896
Kenwick School
Kenwick · Government special · K-12
101 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Communicare Academy Kenwick WA | Kenwick School Kenwick WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 70 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 37 | 27 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | – | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 55.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Kenwick 6107 | Kenwick 6107 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.communicare.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6034 |
The verdict
- •Kenwick School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kenwick School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 5.8).
- •Kenwick School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 70.
- •Kenwick School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -17%).
- •Communicare Academy is a independent school while Kenwick School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Communicare Academy better than Kenwick 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 Communicare Academy and Kenwick School?
About 139 m in a straight line, between Kenwick and Kenwick in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Communicare Academy has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kenwick School has 5.3.
How do Communicare Academy and Kenwick School rank in WA?
Communicare Academy is unranked and Kenwick School is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.