Baringa School vs Horsham Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 395 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baringa School
Moe · Government special · U
166 students · ICSEA 901
Horsham Special School
Horsham · Government special · U
106 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Baringa School Moe VIC | Horsham Special School Horsham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 166 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 122 | 38 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 31.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 19% |
| Suburb | Moe 3825 | Horsham 3402 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Horsham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.baringass.vic.edu.au/ | www.hsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Horsham Special School has the higher ICSEA (903 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baringa School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 6.0).
- •Baringa School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 106.
- •Horsham Special School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -8%).
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 Baringa School better than Horsham Special 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 Baringa School and Horsham Special School?
About 395 km in a straight line, between Moe and Horsham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baringa School has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Horsham Special School has 6.0.
How do Baringa School and Horsham Special School rank in VIC?
Baringa School is unranked and Horsham Special School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.