Belvoir School vs Hume Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 243 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belvoir School
West Wodonga · Government special · U
158 students · ICSEA 934
Hume Valley School
Broadmeadows · Government special · U
380 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Belvoir School West Wodonga VIC | Hume Valley School Broadmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 158 | 380 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 119 | 120 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.3 | 65.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 75.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 6% |
| Suburb | West Wodonga 3690 | Broadmeadows 3047 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.belvoirss.vic.edu.au/ | www.humevalley.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belvoir School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 5.6).
- •Hume Valley School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 158.
- •Hume Valley School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -24%).
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 Belvoir School better than Hume Valley 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 Belvoir School and Hume Valley School?
About 243 km in a straight line, between West Wodonga and Broadmeadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belvoir School has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hume Valley School has 5.6.
How do Belvoir School and Hume Valley School rank in VIC?
Belvoir School is unranked and Hume Valley School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.