Banmira Specialist School vs Greater Shepparton Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 594 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banmira Specialist School
Shepparton · Government special · U
234 students · ICSEA 894
Greater Shepparton Secondary College
Shepparton · Government high school · 7-12
1,967 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Banmira Specialist School Shepparton VIC | Greater Shepparton Secondary College Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #348 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1458 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 234 | 1,967 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 171 | 968 / 999 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 296 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 217 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.2 | 171.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.5 | 114.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 16% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | banmira.vic.edu.au/ | www.gssc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Banmira Specialist School has the higher ICSEA (894 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banmira Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 11.5).
- •Greater Shepparton Secondary College is the larger school with 1,967 students compared with 234.
- •Banmira Specialist School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -13%).
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 Banmira Specialist School better than Greater Shepparton Secondary College?
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 Banmira Specialist School and Greater Shepparton Secondary College?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Shepparton and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banmira Specialist School has 5.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greater Shepparton Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Banmira Specialist School and Greater Shepparton Secondary College rank in VIC?
Banmira Specialist School is unranked and Greater Shepparton Secondary College is 348th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.