Emmanuel Christian Community School vs Gladys Newton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Christian Community School
Girrawheen · Independent combined · PP-12
711 students · ICSEA 973
Gladys Newton School
Balga · Government special · K-12
157 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Emmanuel Christian Community School Girrawheen WA | Gladys Newton School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1096 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 711 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 381 / 330 | 39 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | 14 |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +83% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 6.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 86.9 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 13% |
| Suburb | Girrawheen 6064 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eccs.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6011 |
The verdict
- •Gladys Newton School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladys Newton School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 14.2).
- •Emmanuel Christian Community School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 157.
- •Gladys Newton School has grown faster over five years (83% vs 15%).
- •Emmanuel Christian Community School is a independent school while Gladys Newton 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 Emmanuel Christian Community School 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 Emmanuel Christian Community School and Gladys Newton School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Girrawheen and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Christian Community School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladys Newton School has 6.1.
How do Emmanuel Christian Community School and Gladys Newton School rank in WA?
Emmanuel Christian Community School is 142nd of 172 and Gladys Newton School is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.