Joondalup Education Support Centre vs Sir David Brand School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Western Australia, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Joondalup Education Support Centre
Joondalup · Government special · K-6
132 students · ICSEA 1032
Sir David Brand School
Coolbinia · Government special · K-12
63 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Joondalup Education Support Centre Joondalup WA | Sir David Brand School Coolbinia WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 132 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 98 | 15 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Joondalup 6027 | Coolbinia 6050 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6084 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6020 |
The verdict
- •Sir David Brand School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 5.2).
- •Joondalup Education Support Centre is the larger school with 132 students compared with 63.
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 Joondalup Education Support Centre better than Sir David Brand 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 Joondalup Education Support Centre and Sir David Brand School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Joondalup and Coolbinia in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Joondalup Education Support Centre has 5.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sir David Brand School has 4.5.
How do Joondalup Education Support Centre and Sir David Brand School rank in WA?
Joondalup Education Support Centre is unranked and Sir David Brand School is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.