Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre
9 Laythorne Street, Dianella WA 6059
Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre is a government special school in Dianella, WA for Years 7–12 with about 114 students. Its ICSEA is 977, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Public online sources describe Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre as a WA government special school for students in years 7-12 with additional educational needs, part of the Dianella Education Precinct. The school's own site outlines a person-centred, positive-education approach built around partnerships with families and therapy teams, with lower and upper school programs, enrichment activities such as Bush Rangers, vocational education and training, and Year 7 transition support, guided by values of Connect, Belong, Engage and Aspire.
Often praised
- caring, supportive school environment
- strong family and therapy partnerships
- vocational education and training pathways
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Education Support Centre | Westminster | Public special | 1.7 km | 979 | 92 |
| St Andrew's Grammar | Dianella | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.1 km | 1,078 | 912 |
| John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School | Mirrabooka | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 1,075 | 1,755 |
| Carmel School | Dianella | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.3 km | 1,149 | 411 |
| Gladys Newton School | Balga | Public special | 2.8 km | 1,008 | 165 |
| North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre | Dianella | Public special | 3.3 km | 1,016 | 373 |
| Mercy College | Koondoola | Catholic k–12 / combined | 3.6 km | 988 | 1,654 |
| Sir David Brand School | Coolbinia | Public special | 3.7 km | 1,032 | 69 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in WA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koorana Education Support Centre | Warnbro | Public special · K-6 | 98 | 979 |
| Westminster Education Support Centre | Westminster | Public special · K-6 | 92 | 979 |
| Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Education Support Centre | Bassendean | Public special · 10-12 | 43 | 973 |
| Geographe Education Support Centre | Busselton | Public special · PP-12 | 56 | 973 |
| Gwynne Park Education Support Centre | Armadale | Public special · K-6 | 95 | 972 |
| Kenwick School | Kenwick | Public special · K-12 | 97 | 972 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.