School of Isolated and Distance Education
164-194 Oxford Street, Leederville WA 6007
School of Isolated and Distance Education is a government combined primary and secondary school in Leederville, WA for Years 1–12 with about 229 students. Its ICSEA is 1,063, 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
Based on publicly available information, the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) in Leederville is a WA public school, established in 1918, that delivers K-12 education to students who are geographically isolated, travelling, unable to attend a local school, or pursuing elite sport or performing arts commitments. It offers flexible home-based and school-based enrolment options and emphasises keeping students connected to their community and culture while studying remotely.
Often praised
- flexible distance learning pathways
- supports isolated and travelling students
- keeps community/cultural connection
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aranmore Catholic College | Leederville | Catholic k–12 / combined | 0.9 km | 991 | 966 |
| Bold Park Community School | Wembley | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 1,117 | 218 |
| Tsh (teach, Speak, Hear) | Wembley | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 1,097 | 95 |
| Perth College | Mount Lawley | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.2 km | 1,138 | 918 |
| Carmel School | Dianella | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.5 km | 1,149 | 411 |
| Trinity College | East Perth | Catholic k–12 / combined | 4.7 km | 1,113 | 1,389 |
| Newman College | Churchlands | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.3 km | 1,121 | 1,946 |
| Wesley College | South Perth | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.4 km | 1,147 | 1,414 |
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.