Leda Education Support Centre vs Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leda Education Support Centre
Leda · Government special · K-6
73 students · ICSEA 961
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
Wellard · Independent combined · PP-12
1,275 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Leda Education Support Centre Leda WA | Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Wellard WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #74 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #674 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 73 | 1,275 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 56 | 671 / 604 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 92.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 58.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Leda 6170 | Wellard 6170 |
| Council area | Kwinana | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6081 | www.pcacs.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leda Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 13.8).
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 73.
- •Leda Education Support Centre is a government school while Peter Carnley Anglican Community School 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 Leda Education Support Centre better than Peter Carnley Anglican Community 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 Leda Education Support Centre and Peter Carnley Anglican Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leda and Wellard in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leda Education Support Centre has 7.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has 13.8.
How do Leda Education Support Centre and Peter Carnley Anglican Community School rank in WA?
Leda Education Support Centre is unranked and Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is 74th of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.