Avenues Education vs Tombolo Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avenues Education
Moorabbin · Government special
Tombolo Academy
Hampton · Independent special · U
38 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Avenues Education Moorabbin VIC | Tombolo Academy Hampton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | – | U |
| Students | – | 38 |
| Girls / boys | – / – | 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 | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | – | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | – | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | – | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | – | 4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | – | 6% |
| Indigenous students | – | 0% |
| Suburb | Moorabbin 3189 | Hampton 3188 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avenuesed.vic.edu.au/ | tombolo.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Avenues Education is a government school while Tombolo Academy is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Avenues Education 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 Avenues Education and Tombolo Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Moorabbin and Hampton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Avenues Education and Tombolo Academy rank in VIC?
Avenues Education is unranked and Tombolo Academy is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.