Bayside Special Developmental School vs Belmore School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Special Developmental School
Moorabbin · Government special · U
48 students · ICSEA 1090
Belmore School
Balwyn · Government special · U
41 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Bayside Special Developmental School Moorabbin VIC | Belmore School Balwyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 48 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 33 | 20 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Moorabbin 3189 | Balwyn 3103 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baysidesds.vic.edu.au | www.belmoresc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belmore School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayside Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (2.8 vs 3.3).
- •Bayside Special Developmental School is the larger school with 48 students compared with 41.
- •Belmore School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -27%).
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 Bayside Special Developmental School better than Belmore 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 Bayside Special Developmental School and Belmore School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Moorabbin and Balwyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayside Special Developmental School has 2.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Belmore School has 3.3.
How do Bayside Special Developmental School and Belmore School rank in VIC?
Bayside Special Developmental School is unranked and Belmore School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.