Berengarra School vs Mastery Schools Victoria
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berengarra School
Box Hill North · Independent special · 7-12
61 students · ICSEA 1084
Mastery Schools Victoria
Bundoora · Independent special · 4-9
62 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Berengarra School Box Hill North VIC | Mastery Schools Victoria Bundoora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 4-9 |
| Students | 61 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 40 | 29 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 2.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Box Hill North 3129 | Bundoora 3086 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.berengarra.vic.edu.au | msv.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Berengarra School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mastery Schools Victoria has fewer students per teacher (2.5 vs 4.8).
- •Mastery Schools Victoria is the larger school with 62 students compared with 61.
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 Berengarra School better than Mastery Schools Victoria?
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 Berengarra School and Mastery Schools Victoria?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Box Hill North and Bundoora in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berengarra School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mastery Schools Victoria has 2.5.
How do Berengarra School and Mastery Schools Victoria rank in VIC?
Berengarra School is unranked and Mastery Schools Victoria is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.