Koorana Education Support Centre vs Living Waters Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Koorana Education Support Centre
Warnbro · Government special · K-6
92 students · ICSEA 979
Living Waters Lutheran College
Warnbro · Independent combined · PP-12
834 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Koorana Education Support Centre Warnbro WA | Living Waters Lutheran College Warnbro WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #108 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #877 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 92 | 834 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 69 | 425 / 409 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +149% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 6.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 58.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.3 | 45.3 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Warnbro 6169 | Warnbro 6169 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6088 | www.livingwaters.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Living Waters Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Koorana Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 14.2).
- •Living Waters Lutheran College is the larger school with 834 students compared with 92.
- •Koorana Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (149% vs 43%).
- •Koorana Education Support Centre is a government school while Living Waters Lutheran College is an independent 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 Koorana Education Support Centre better than Living Waters Lutheran College?
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 Koorana Education Support Centre and Living Waters Lutheran College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Warnbro and Warnbro in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Koorana Education Support Centre has 6.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Living Waters Lutheran College has 14.2.
How do Koorana Education Support Centre and Living Waters Lutheran College rank in WA?
Koorana Education Support Centre is unranked and Living Waters Lutheran College is 108th of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.