Buckley Park College vs Niddrie Autistic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 949 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buckley Park College
Essendon · Government high school · 7-12
888 students · ICSEA 1088
Niddrie Autistic School
Niddrie · Government special · U
153 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Buckley Park College Essendon VIC | Niddrie Autistic School Niddrie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #238 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 888 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 500 | 42 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 195 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 163 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 3.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.2 | 39.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 37.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Niddrie 3042 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.buckleyparkco.vic.edu.au | niddrieautisticschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Buckley Park College has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Niddrie Autistic School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 12.0).
- •Buckley Park College is the larger school with 888 students compared with 153.
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 Buckley Park College better than Niddrie Autistic 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 Buckley Park College and Niddrie Autistic School?
About 949 m in a straight line, between Essendon and Niddrie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buckley Park College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Niddrie Autistic School has 3.9.
How do Buckley Park College and Niddrie Autistic School rank in VIC?
Buckley Park College is 92nd of 348 and Niddrie Autistic School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.