Banmira Specialist School vs Kalianna School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 110 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banmira Specialist School
Shepparton · Government special · U
234 students · ICSEA 894
Kalianna School
Bendigo · Government special · U
221 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Banmira Specialist School Shepparton VIC | Kalianna School Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 234 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 171 | 88 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.2 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.5 | 41.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 17% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Bendigo 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | banmira.vic.edu.au/ | www.kalianna.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalianna School has the higher ICSEA (895 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banmira Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 5.9).
- •Banmira Specialist School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 221.
- •Banmira Specialist School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -7%).
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 Kalianna 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 Banmira Specialist School and Kalianna School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Shepparton and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banmira Specialist School has 5.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalianna School has 5.9.
How do Banmira Specialist School and Kalianna School rank in VIC?
Banmira Specialist School is unranked and Kalianna School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.