Bayside Special Developmental School vs St Catherine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 701 m 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
St Catherine's School
Moorabbin · Catholic primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Bayside Special Developmental School Moorabbin VIC | St Catherine's School Moorabbin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #441 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1113 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 48 | 85 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 33 | 40 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 2.8 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 8.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Moorabbin 3189 | Moorabbin 3189 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baysidesds.vic.edu.au | www.scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bayside Special Developmental School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayside Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (2.8 vs 10.2).
- •St Catherine's School is the larger school with 85 students compared with 48.
- •Bayside Special Developmental School is a government school while St Catherine'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 Bayside Special Developmental School better than St Catherine'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 Bayside Special Developmental School and St Catherine's School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Moorabbin and Moorabbin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayside Special Developmental School has 2.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's School has 10.2.
How do Bayside Special Developmental School and St Catherine's School rank in VIC?
Bayside Special Developmental School is unranked and St Catherine's School is 441st of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.