Banmira Specialist School vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
St Brendan's School
Shepparton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
347 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Banmira Specialist School Shepparton VIC | St Brendan's School Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #788 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2369 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 234 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 171 | 179 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.2 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.5 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 9% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | banmira.vic.edu.au/ | www.sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banmira Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 14.5).
- •St Brendan's School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 234.
- •Banmira Specialist School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -15%).
- •Banmira Specialist School is a government school while St Brendan's School is a catholic 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 St Brendan's 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 St Brendan's School?
About 1.1 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 St Brendan's School has 14.5.
How do Banmira Specialist School and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Banmira Specialist School is unranked and St Brendan's School is 788th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.