Broadmeadows Special Developmental School vs Jackson School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 12 km 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
Jackson School
St Albans · Government special · U
322 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Broadmeadows Special Developmental School Broadmeadows VIC | Jackson School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 361 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 230 | 79 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.1 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 73.7 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadows 3047 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Hume | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.broadmeadowssds.vic.edu.au/ | www.jacksons.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 6.0).
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 322.
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 Jackson 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 Jackson School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Broadmeadows and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jackson School has 6.0.
How do Broadmeadows Special Developmental School and Jackson School rank in VIC?
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is unranked and Jackson School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.