Gladys Newton School vs Kensington Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Western Australia, 15 km 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
Kensington Secondary School
Kensington · Government special · 7-12
82 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Gladys Newton School Balga WA | Kensington Secondary School Kensington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 157 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 118 | 26 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +83% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 44.2 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 10% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Kensington 6151 |
| Council area | Stirling | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6011 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6012 |
The verdict
- •Gladys Newton School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 82.
- •Gladys Newton School has grown faster over five years (83% vs 37%).
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 Kensington Secondary 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 Kensington Secondary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Balga and Kensington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladys Newton School has 6.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kensington Secondary School has 5.7.
How do Gladys Newton School and Kensington Secondary School rank in WA?
Gladys Newton School is unranked and Kensington Secondary School is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.