Small government primary school (K–2) in Padbury, WA, serving 302 students.
West Coast Language Development Centre is also known as WCLDC and WCLDC Padbury.
West Coast Language Development Centre is a small government combined school with approximately 302 students. It offers education for years K-2. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
West Coast Language Development Centre is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
West Coast Language Development Centre has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
West Coast Language Development Centre is located in Padbury, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1033 (61th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.