Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre vs South Ballajura Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Western Australia, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre
Kalamunda · Government special · 7-12
45 students · ICSEA 1000
South Ballajura Education Support Centre
Ballajura · Government special · K-6
97 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre Kalamunda WA | South Ballajura Education Support Centre Ballajura WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 45 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 31 | 14 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 41.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kalamunda 6076 | Ballajura 6066 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kses.wa.edu.au | www.southballajuraps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Ballajura Education Support Centre is the larger school with 97 students compared with 45.
- •South Ballajura Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (70% vs 5%).
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 Secondary Education Support Centre better than South Ballajura Education Support 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 Secondary Education Support Centre and South Ballajura Education Support Centre?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Kalamunda and Ballajura in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre has 5.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Ballajura Education Support Centre has 5.5.
How do Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre and South Ballajura Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre is unranked and South Ballajura Education Support Centre is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.