Broadmeadows Special Developmental School vs My College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 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
My College
Dallas · Independent combined · Prep-7
325 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Broadmeadows Special Developmental School Broadmeadows VIC | My College Dallas VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #184 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #844 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-7 |
| Students | 361 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 230 | 166 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.1 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadows 3047 | Dallas 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.broadmeadowssds.vic.edu.au/ | www.mycollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •My College has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 12.1).
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 325.
- •Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is a government school while My College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 My 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 My College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Broadmeadows and Dallas in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and My College has 12.1.
How do Broadmeadows Special Developmental School and My College rank in VIC?
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is unranked and My College is 184th of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.