South Ballajura Education Support Centre
2-34 Wyperfeld Gardens, Ballajura WA 6066
South Ballajura Education Support Centre is a government special school in Ballajura, WA from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 103 students. Its ICSEA is 999, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: 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 indicates South Ballajura Education Support Centre is a WA government special school in Ballajura catering to K-6 students with diagnosed disabilities. It offers individualised learning programs targeting communication, literacy, numeracy, social skills, and emotional regulation, using evidence-based approaches such as trauma-informed practice and assistive technology. Each student has an Individual Education Plan developed with families and allied professionals. The centre is co-located with South Ballajura Primary School and includes purpose-built sensory and inclusive play spaces, supported by a Family Liaison Officer.
Often praised
- individualised learning plans
- sensory and inclusive facilities
- strong family/allied-health partnerships
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Grammar | Dianella | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.2 km | 1,078 | 912 |
| Burbridge School | Koondoola | Public special | 4.7 km | 987 | 64 |
| Mercy College | Koondoola | Catholic k–12 / combined | 5.0 km | 988 | 1,654 |
| North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre | Dianella | Public special | 5.0 km | 1,016 | 373 |
| John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School | Mirrabooka | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.2 km | 1,075 | 1,755 |
| Roseworth Education Support Centre | Girrawheen | Public special | 5.5 km | 959 | 74 |
| Emmanuel Christian Community School | Girrawheen | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.9 km | 973 | 796 |
| Gladys Newton School | Balga | Public special | 6.0 km | 1,008 | 165 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre | Kalamunda | Public special · 7-12 | 49 | 1,000 |
| Newton Moore Education Support Centre | Bunbury | Public special · 7-12 | 81 | 995 |
| Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre | Rockingham | Public special · K-6 | 68 | 993 |
| Cloverdale Education Support Centre | Cloverdale | Public special · K-6 | 95 | 1,006 |
| Durham Road School | Bayswater | Public special · K-12 | 224 | 992 |
| Fremantle Language Development Centre | Willagee | Public special · K-3 | 221 | 991 |
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.