SA · Government Combined
Adelaide West Special Education Centre
Taperoo 5017 · U
Adelaide West Special Education Centre is a government combined school in Taperoo, SA offering U. With an ICSEA score of 989, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 79 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 27% have a language background other than English.
How Adelaide West Special Education Centre compares
By ICSEA, Adelaide West Special Education Centre ranks 95th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ocean View P-12 College, a government combined school 0.6 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. Adelaide West Special Education Centre scores 989 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Adelaide West Special Education Centre, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Taperoo
Adelaide West Special Education Centre is located in Taperoo, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,041/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 3,250.
View full Taperoo suburb profile →Schools near Adelaide West Special Education Centre
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Adelaide West Special Education Centre | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Taperoo | 0.6 km | 918 | 71 lower | 629 |
| Our Lady of the Visitation SchoolCatholic Primary · Taperoo | 0.7 km | 1026 | 37 higher | 320 |
| North Haven SchoolGovernment Primary · North Haven | 1.3 km | 985 | 4 lower | 249 |
| Largs Bay SchoolGovernment Primary · Largs Bay | 2.5 km | 1018 | 29 higher | 418 |
| Dominican SchoolCatholic Primary · Semaphore | 4.2 km | 1048 | 59 higher | 230 |
| Le Fevre Peninsula Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Birkenhead | 4.3 km | 902 | 87 lower | 232 |
| Le Fevre High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Semaphore South | 5.0 km | 951 | 38 lower | 456 |
| Indie School Port Adelaide CampusIndependent Secondary · Port Adelaide | 5.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ottoway | 6.4 km | 990 | 1 higher | 154 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adelaide West Special Education Centre a government school?
Yes, Adelaide West Special Education Centre is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Adelaide West Special Education Centre offer?
Adelaide West Special Education Centre offers U.
What is Adelaide West Special Education Centre's ICSEA score?
Adelaide West Special Education Centre has an ICSEA score of 989, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Adelaide West Special Education Centre?
Adelaide West Special Education Centre has 79 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.
What schools are near Adelaide West Special Education Centre?
The nearest schools to Adelaide West Special Education Centre are Ocean View P-12 College (0.6 km), Our Lady of the Visitation School (0.7 km), North Haven School (1.3 km).
Where is Adelaide West Special Education Centre located?
Adelaide West Special Education Centre is located in Taperoo, SA 5017. Visit the school website at https://www.adwest.sa.edu.au/.
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