Bendigo Special Developmental School vs St Monica's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 453 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bendigo Special Developmental School
Kangaroo Flat · Government special · U
167 students · ICSEA 940
St Monica's School
Kangaroo Flat · Catholic primary · Prep-6
284 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Bendigo Special Developmental School Kangaroo Flat VIC | St Monica's School Kangaroo Flat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #810 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2442 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 167 | 284 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 121 | 149 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 4.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kangaroo Flat 3555 | Kangaroo Flat 3555 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bendigosds.vic.edu.au/ | www.smkangarooflat.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Monica's School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bendigo Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 13.7).
- •St Monica's School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 167.
- •Bendigo Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -18%).
- •Bendigo Special Developmental School is a government school while St Monica'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 Bendigo Special Developmental School better than St Monica'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 Bendigo Special Developmental School and St Monica's School?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Kangaroo Flat and Kangaroo Flat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bendigo Special Developmental School has 4.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's School has 13.7.
How do Bendigo Special Developmental School and St Monica's School rank in VIC?
Bendigo Special Developmental School is unranked and St Monica's School is 810th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.