Dale Christian College WA vs Gwynne Park Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 242 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dale Christian College WA
Armadale · Independent combined · PP-12
657 students · ICSEA 1001
Gwynne Park Education Support Centre
Armadale · Government special · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Dale Christian College WA Armadale WA | Gwynne Park Education Support Centre Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1088 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 657 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 301 | 23 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.1 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 39.0 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 12% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dalecc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6075 |
The verdict
- •Dale Christian College WA has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gwynne Park Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 14.9).
- •Dale Christian College WA is the larger school with 657 students compared with 94.
- •Gwynne Park Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (25% vs 13%).
- •Dale Christian College WA is a independent school while Gwynne Park Education Support Centre 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 Dale Christian College WA better than Gwynne Park 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 Dale Christian College WA and Gwynne Park Education Support Centre?
About 242 m in a straight line, between Armadale and Armadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dale Christian College WA has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gwynne Park Education Support Centre has 5.8.
How do Dale Christian College WA and Gwynne Park Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Dale Christian College WA is 141st of 172 and Gwynne Park Education Support Centre is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.