Banmira Specialist School vs Shepparton ACE Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Shepparton ACE Secondary College
Shepparton · Independent high school · 7-12
97 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Banmira Specialist School Shepparton VIC | Shepparton ACE Secondary College Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #341 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1375 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 234 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 171 | 50 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 26 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.2 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.5 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 15% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | banmira.vic.edu.au/ | www.sasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Shepparton ACE Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (912 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banmira Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 18.0).
- •Banmira Specialist School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 97.
- •Shepparton ACE Secondary College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 6%).
- •Banmira Specialist School is a government school while Shepparton ACE Secondary College 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 Banmira Specialist School better than Shepparton ACE 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 Shepparton ACE Secondary College?
About 1.7 km 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 Shepparton ACE Secondary College has 18.0.
How do Banmira Specialist School and Shepparton ACE Secondary College rank in VIC?
Banmira Specialist School is unranked and Shepparton ACE Secondary College is 341st of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.