SA · Government Combined
Whyalla Special Education Centre
Whyalla Norrie 5608 · U
Whyalla Special Education Centre is a government combined school in Whyalla Norrie, SA offering U. With an ICSEA score of 890, it sits in the 9th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 63 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher. 43% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Whyalla Special Education Centre compares
By ICSEA, Whyalla Special Education Centre ranks 155th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nicolson Avenue Primary School, a government primary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Whyalla Special Education Centre scores 890 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Whyalla Special Education Centre, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Whyalla Norrie
Whyalla Special Education Centre is located in Whyalla Norrie, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,071/wk and median rent of $180/wk. Population: 6,288.
View full Whyalla Norrie suburb profile →Schools near Whyalla Special Education Centre
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Whyalla Special Education Centre | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolson Avenue Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 0.1 km | 885 | 5 lower | 261 |
| Samaritan CollegeCatholic Combined · Whyalla | 0.8 km | 979 | 89 higher | 881 |
| Hincks Avenue Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.3 km | 833 | 57 lower | 170 |
| Whyalla Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.5 km | 900 | 10 higher | 1,004 |
| Sunrise Christian School WhyallaIndependent Combined · Whyalla Norrie | 1.7 km | 1006 | 116 higher | 257 |
| Long Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.8 km | 895 | 5 higher | 140 |
| Memorial Oval Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla | 1.9 km | 919 | 29 higher | 206 |
| Samaritan College - Our Lady Help of Christians CampusCatholic Combined · Whyalla Stuart | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Fisk Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 2.1 km | 857 | 33 lower | 63 |
| Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6Government Primary · Whyalla Stuart | 3.4 km | 756 | 134 lower | 79 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whyalla Special Education Centre a government school?
Yes, Whyalla Special Education Centre is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Whyalla Special Education Centre offer?
Whyalla Special Education Centre offers U.
What is Whyalla Special Education Centre's ICSEA score?
Whyalla Special Education Centre has an ICSEA score of 890, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Whyalla Special Education Centre?
Whyalla Special Education Centre has 63 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher.
What schools are near Whyalla Special Education Centre?
The nearest schools to Whyalla Special Education Centre are Nicolson Avenue Primary School (0.1 km), Samaritan College (0.8 km), Hincks Avenue Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Whyalla Special Education Centre located?
Whyalla Special Education Centre is located in Whyalla Norrie, SA 5608. Visit the school website at http://www.whyallasp.sa.edu.au.