Andale School vs Tombolo Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Andale School
Kew · Independent special · U
26 students · ICSEA 1132
Tombolo Academy
Hampton · Independent special · U
38 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Andale School Kew VIC | Tombolo Academy Hampton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 26 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 16 | 5 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kew 3101 | Hampton 3188 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.andale.vic.edu.au | tombolo.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Andale School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Andale School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 8.3).
- •Tombolo Academy is the larger school with 38 students compared with 26.
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 Andale School better than Tombolo Academy?
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 Andale School and Tombolo Academy?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Kew and Hampton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Andale School has 3.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tombolo Academy has 8.3.
How do Andale School and Tombolo Academy rank in VIC?
Andale School is unranked and Tombolo Academy is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.