Aspect Riverina School vs The Scots School Albury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect Riverina School
Albury · Independent special · U
90 students · ICSEA 1011
The Scots School Albury
Albury · Independent combined · K-12
714 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Aspect Riverina School Albury NSW | The Scots School Albury Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #86 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #253 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 90 | 714 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 70 | 344 / 370 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 78 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 45.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Albury 2640 | Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au/school/aspect-riverina-school-0 | www.scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Scots School Albury has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Riverina School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 12.3).
- •The Scots School Albury is the larger school with 714 students compared with 90.
- •The Scots School Albury has grown faster over five years (49% vs -6%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aspect Riverina School better than The Scots School Albury?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspect Riverina School and The Scots School Albury?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albury and Albury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect Riverina School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Scots School Albury has 12.3.
How do Aspect Riverina School and The Scots School Albury rank in NSW?
Aspect Riverina School is unranked and The Scots School Albury is 86th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.