Benton Junior College vs Mornington Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Junior College
Mornington · Government primary · Prep-6
585 students · ICSEA 1040
Mornington Special Developmental School
Mornington · Government special · U
24 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Benton Junior College Mornington VIC | Mornington Special Developmental School Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #800 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2404 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 585 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 333 | 7 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 2.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.3 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 21% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | benton.vic.edu.au | www.morningtonsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Benton Junior College has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mornington Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (2.6 vs 14.1).
- •Benton Junior College is the larger school with 585 students compared with 24.
- •Mornington Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -32%).
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 Benton Junior College better than Mornington Special Developmental 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 Benton Junior College and Mornington Special Developmental School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Mornington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benton Junior College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mornington Special Developmental School has 2.6.
How do Benton Junior College and Mornington Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Benton Junior College is 800th of 1,290 and Mornington Special Developmental School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.