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Government School

Adelaide West Special Education Centre

Special school in Taperoo, SA

79
Students (2025)
989
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
5:1
Student:Teacher
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About Adelaide West Special Education Centre

Adelaide West Special Education Centre is a government special school located in Taperoo, South Australia. As a SA public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from U.

With 79 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 989 (42th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Special (U)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 79 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 18 (15.6 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 41 (29 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 989 (42th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 14%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 59 (75%)
Girls: 20 (25%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 27%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 73%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
38%
26%
20%
17%
Bottom 38% Lower 26% Upper 20% Top 17%