Bentleigh Secondary College vs Southern Autistic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 218 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bentleigh Secondary College
Bentleigh East · Government high school · 7-12
936 students · ICSEA 1082
Southern Autistic School
East Bentleigh · Government special · U
294 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Bentleigh Secondary College Bentleigh East VIC | Southern Autistic School East Bentleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #163 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 936 | 294 |
| Girls / boys | 401 / 535 | 50 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.4 | 59.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 61.2 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bentleigh East 3165 | East Bentleigh 3165 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bentleighsc.vic.edu.au | southernautistic.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bentleigh Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Autistic School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 11.3).
- •Bentleigh Secondary College is the larger school with 936 students compared with 294.
- •Southern Autistic School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
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 Bentleigh Secondary College better than Southern Autistic 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 Bentleigh Secondary College and Southern Autistic School?
About 218 m in a straight line, between Bentleigh East and East Bentleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bentleigh Secondary College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Autistic School has 4.7.
How do Bentleigh Secondary College and Southern Autistic School rank in VIC?
Bentleigh Secondary College is 71st of 348 and Southern Autistic School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.