North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre vs Our Lady's Assumption School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre
Dianella · Government special · K-2
337 students · ICSEA 1016
Our Lady's Assumption School
Dianella · Catholic primary · PP-6
371 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre Dianella WA | Our Lady's Assumption School Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #75 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #912 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | PP-6 |
| Students | 337 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 217 | 188 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.0 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northeastldc.wa.edu.au | www.ola.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's Assumption School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 15.5).
- •Our Lady's Assumption School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 337.
- •North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre has grown faster over five years (12% vs 3%).
- •North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre is a government school while Our Lady's Assumption 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 North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre better than Our Lady's Assumption 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 North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre and Our Lady's Assumption School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dianella and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady's Assumption School has 15.5.
How do North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre and Our Lady's Assumption School rank in WA?
North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre is unranked and Our Lady's Assumption School is 75th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.