Southern River College vs Wirrabirra Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Southern River College
Gosnells · Government high school · 7-12
1,209 students · ICSEA 941
Wirrabirra Education Support Centre
Gosnells · Government special · K-6
67 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Southern River College Gosnells WA | Wirrabirra Education Support Centre Gosnells WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1183 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,209 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 559 / 650 | 16 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 216 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 161 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +68% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.6 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.1 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 9% |
| Suburb | Gosnells 6110 | Gosnells 6110 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au | www.wirrabirra.sc@education.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wirrabirra Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wirrabirra Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 15.8).
- •Southern River College is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 67.
- •Wirrabirra Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (68% vs 29%).
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 Southern River College better than Wirrabirra Education Support 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 Southern River College and Wirrabirra Education Support Centre?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gosnells and Gosnells in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Southern River College has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wirrabirra Education Support Centre has 7.8.
How do Southern River College and Wirrabirra Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Southern River College is 108th of 140 and Wirrabirra Education Support Centre is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.