Broadmeadows Special Developmental School vs Broadmeadows Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 100 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School
Broadmeadows · Government special · U
361 students · ICSEA 970
Broadmeadows Valley Primary School
Broadmeadows · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Broadmeadows Special Developmental School Broadmeadows VIC | Broadmeadows Valley Primary School Broadmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1249 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4287 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 361 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 230 | 103 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.1 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadows 3047 | Broadmeadows 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.broadmeadowssds.vic.edu.au/ | www.bvps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 11.9).
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 210.
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -16%).
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 Broadmeadows Special Developmental School better than Broadmeadows Valley Primary 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 Broadmeadows Special Developmental School and Broadmeadows Valley Primary School?
About 100 m in a straight line, between Broadmeadows and Broadmeadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Broadmeadows Valley Primary School has 11.9.
How do Broadmeadows Special Developmental School and Broadmeadows Valley Primary School rank in VIC?
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is unranked and Broadmeadows Valley Primary School is 1249th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.