Gwynne Park Education Support Centre vs Xavier Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 773 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gwynne Park Education Support Centre
Armadale · Government special · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 972
Xavier Catholic School
Hilbert · Catholic primary · PP-6
410 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Gwynne Park Education Support Centre Armadale WA | Xavier Catholic School Hilbert WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #314 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2845 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 94 | 410 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 71 | 200 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 4% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Hilbert 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6075 | www.xavier.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Xavier Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gwynne Park Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 17.4).
- •Xavier Catholic School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 94.
- •Gwynne Park Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (25% vs 12%).
- •Gwynne Park Education Support Centre is a government school while Xavier Catholic School is a catholic 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 Gwynne Park Education Support Centre better than Xavier Catholic 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 Gwynne Park Education Support Centre and Xavier Catholic School?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Armadale and Hilbert in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gwynne Park Education Support Centre has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Xavier Catholic School has 17.4.
How do Gwynne Park Education Support Centre and Xavier Catholic School rank in WA?
Gwynne Park Education Support Centre is unranked and Xavier Catholic School is 314th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.