Aurora School vs Niddrie Autistic School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 25 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora School
Blackburn South · Government special · U
270 students · ICSEA 1038
Niddrie Autistic School
Niddrie · Government special · U
153 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Aurora School Blackburn South VIC | Niddrie Autistic School Niddrie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 270 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 148 | 42 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 3.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 39.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 37.3 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blackburn South 3130 | Niddrie 3042 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auroraschool.vic.edu.au | niddrieautisticschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Niddrie Autistic School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 12.5).
- •Aurora School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 153.
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 Aurora School better than Niddrie Autistic School?
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 Aurora School and Niddrie Autistic School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Blackburn South and Niddrie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aurora School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Niddrie Autistic School has 3.9.
How do Aurora School and Niddrie Autistic School rank in VIC?
Aurora School is unranked and Niddrie Autistic School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.