Gladys Newton School
93 Balga Avenue, Balga WA 6061
Gladys Newton School is a government special school in Balga, WA from Kindergarten to Year 12 with about 165 students. Its ICSEA is 1,008, 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 information describes Gladys Newton School as a WA government special school in Balga catering for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and related needs from Kindergarten to Year 12. It is noted for a low student-to-teacher ratio, purpose-built facilities including sensory rooms and therapy spaces, and individualised education programs. The school also emphasises community access initiatives and partnership with families to support each student's development.
Often praised
- low student-teacher ratio
- sensory rooms and therapy spaces
- individualised education programs
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian Community School | Girrawheen | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.0 km | 973 | 796 |
| John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School | Mirrabooka | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.0 km | 1,075 | 1,755 |
| Mercy College | Koondoola | Catholic k–12 / combined | 1.3 km | 988 | 1,654 |
| Roseworth Education Support Centre | Girrawheen | Public special | 1.7 km | 959 | 74 |
| Westminster Education Support Centre | Westminster | Public special | 1.9 km | 979 | 92 |
| Burbridge School | Koondoola | Public special | 2.3 km | 987 | 64 |
| Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre | Dianella | Public special | 2.8 km | 977 | 114 |
| St Andrew's Grammar | Dianella | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.1 km | 1,078 | 912 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Secondary School | Kensington | Public special · 7-12 | 86 | 1,008 |
| Cloverdale Education Support Centre | Cloverdale | Public special · K-6 | 95 | 1,006 |
| Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre | Kalamunda | Public special · K-6 | 68 | 1,015 |
| Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre | Kalamunda | Public special · 7-12 | 49 | 1,000 |
| North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre | Dianella | Public special · K-2 | 373 | 1,016 |
| South Ballajura Education Support Centre | Ballajura | Public special · K-6 | 103 | 999 |
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.