SEDA College WA vs Shenton College Deaf Education Centre
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.
SEDA College WA
Wembley · Independent high school · 11-12
531 students · ICSEA 1014
Shenton College Deaf Education Centre
Shenton Park · Government special · 7-12
36 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | SEDA College WA Wembley WA | Shenton College Deaf Education Centre Shenton Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #744 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 531 | 36 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 331 | 17 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 242 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 27.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Wembley 6014 | Shenton Park 6008 |
| Council area | Cambridge | Nedlands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | seda.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6158 |
The verdict
- •SEDA College WA has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shenton College Deaf Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 13.3).
- •SEDA College WA is the larger school with 531 students compared with 36.
- •SEDA College WA is a independent school while Shenton College Deaf Education Centre is a government 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 SEDA College WA better than Shenton College Deaf Education 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 SEDA College WA and Shenton College Deaf Education Centre?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wembley and Shenton Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
SEDA College WA has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shenton College Deaf Education Centre has 4.0.
How do SEDA College WA and Shenton College Deaf Education Centre rank in WA?
SEDA College WA is 59th of 140 and Shenton College Deaf Education Centre is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.