Broadmeadows Special Developmental School vs Hume Central Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 147 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
Hume Central Secondary College
Broadmeadows · Government high school · 7-12
1,093 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Broadmeadows Special Developmental School Broadmeadows VIC | Hume Central Secondary College Broadmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #321 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1203 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 361 | 1,093 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 230 | 465 / 628 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.1 | 120.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 73.2 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadows 3047 | Broadmeadows 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.broadmeadowssds.vic.edu.au/ | www.humecentralsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 9.1).
- •Hume Central Secondary College is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 361.
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -8%).
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 Hume Central Secondary College?
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 Hume Central Secondary College?
About 147 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 Hume Central Secondary College has 9.1.
How do Broadmeadows Special Developmental School and Hume Central Secondary College rank in VIC?
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is unranked and Hume Central Secondary College is 321st of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.