Bayside Special Developmental School vs Cheltenham Secondary 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.
Bayside Special Developmental School
Moorabbin · Government special · U
48 students · ICSEA 1090
Cheltenham Secondary College
Cheltenham · Government high school · 7-12
759 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Bayside Special Developmental School Moorabbin VIC | Cheltenham Secondary College Cheltenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #143 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #450 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 48 | 759 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 33 | 303 / 456 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 100 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 2.8 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 62.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Moorabbin 3189 | Cheltenham 3192 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baysidesds.vic.edu.au | www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bayside Special Developmental School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayside Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (2.8 vs 12.1).
- •Cheltenham Secondary College is the larger school with 759 students compared with 48.
- •Cheltenham Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-18% 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 Cheltenham 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 Bayside Special Developmental School and Cheltenham Secondary College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Moorabbin and Cheltenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayside Special Developmental School has 2.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cheltenham Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Bayside Special Developmental School and Cheltenham Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bayside Special Developmental School is unranked and Cheltenham Secondary College is 143rd of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.