Gladys Newton School vs John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 856 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Newton School
Balga · Government special · K-12
157 students · ICSEA 1008
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
Mirrabooka · Independent combined · PP-12
1,702 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Gladys Newton School Balga WA | John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School Mirrabooka WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #49 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #508 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 157 | 1,702 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 118 | 810 / 892 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 179 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +83% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 6.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 118.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 87.2 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Mirrabooka 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6011 | www.jsracs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladys Newton School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 14.4).
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 157.
- •Gladys Newton School has grown faster over five years (83% vs 5%).
- •Gladys Newton School is a government school while John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is an independent 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 Gladys Newton School better than John Septimus Roe Anglican 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 Gladys Newton School and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Balga and Mirrabooka in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladys Newton School has 6.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School has 14.4.
How do Gladys Newton School and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School rank in WA?
Gladys Newton School is unranked and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is 49th of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.