Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre vs North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Western Australia, 18 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre
Kalamunda · Government special · K-6
69 students · ICSEA 1015
North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre
Dianella · Government special · K-2
337 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre Kalamunda WA | North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 69 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 49 | 120 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 71 |
| 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 | 1015 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 46.0 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kalamunda 6076 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kalamundaps.wa.edu.au/ | northeastldc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 8.8).
- •North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre is the larger school with 337 students compared with 69.
- •Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (25% vs 12%).
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 Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre better than North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre?
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 Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre and North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Kalamunda and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre has 8.8.
How do Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre and North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre rank in WA?
Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre is unranked and North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.