Fairbridge College vs Youth Futures Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Western Australia, 104 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairbridge College
Pinjarra · Independent special · 7-12
167 students · ICSEA 912
Youth Futures Community School
Clarkson · Independent special · 8-12
367 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Fairbridge College Pinjarra WA | Youth Futures Community School Clarkson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 8-12 |
| Students | 167 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 89 | 191 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | 88 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 35.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 31.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 18% |
| Suburb | Pinjarra 6208 | Clarkson 6030 |
| Council area | Murray | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fairbridge.wa.edu.au/ | yfcschool.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fairbridge College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.4).
- •Youth Futures Community School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 167.
- •Youth Futures Community School has grown faster over five years (67% vs 34%).
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 Fairbridge College better than Youth Futures Community 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 Fairbridge College and Youth Futures Community School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Pinjarra and Clarkson in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairbridge College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Youth Futures Community School has 10.4.
How do Fairbridge College and Youth Futures Community School rank in WA?
Fairbridge College is unranked and Youth Futures Community School is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.