Leda Education Support Centre vs St Vincent's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.2 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
St Vincent's School
Parmelia · Catholic primary · PP-6
406 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Leda Education Support Centre Leda WA | St Vincent's School Parmelia WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #309 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2812 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 73 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 56 | 218 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Leda 6170 | Parmelia 6167 |
| Council area | Kwinana | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6081 | www.stvincents.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Vincent's School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leda Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 18.6).
- •St Vincent's School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 73.
- •Leda Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (35% vs 0%).
- •Leda Education Support Centre is a government school while St Vincent's School is a catholic 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 St Vincent's 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 St Vincent's School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Leda and Parmelia 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 St Vincent's School has 18.6.
How do Leda Education Support Centre and St Vincent's School rank in WA?
Leda Education Support Centre is unranked and St Vincent's School is 309th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.