Banmira Specialist School vs Shepparton Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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 Christian College
Shepparton · Independent combined · Prep-12
326 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Banmira Specialist School Shepparton VIC | Shepparton Christian College Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #134 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #494 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 234 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 171 | 159 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 35 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.2 | 30.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.5 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 2% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | banmira.vic.edu.au/ | www.scc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Shepparton Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banmira Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 10.8).
- •Shepparton Christian College is the larger school with 326 students compared with 234.
- •Shepparton Christian College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 6%).
- •Banmira Specialist School is a government school while Shepparton Christian 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 Christian 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 Christian College?
About 1.5 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 Christian College has 10.8.
How do Banmira Specialist School and Shepparton Christian College rank in VIC?
Banmira Specialist School is unranked and Shepparton Christian College is 134th of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.