Burwood East Special Developmental School vs St Scholastica's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burwood East Special Developmental School
Burwood East · Government special · U
79 students · ICSEA 1073
St Scholastica's School
Bennettswood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
108 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Burwood East Special Developmental School Burwood East VIC | St Scholastica's School Bennettswood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #442 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1114 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 79 | 108 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 61 | 41 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 3.8 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Burwood East 3151 | Bennettswood 3125 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.besds.vic.edu.au/ | www.ssbennettswood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burwood East Special Developmental School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burwood East Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 9.6).
- •St Scholastica's School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 79.
- •Burwood East Special Developmental School is a government school while St Scholastica's School is a catholic 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 Burwood East Special Developmental School better than St Scholastica's 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 Burwood East Special Developmental School and St Scholastica's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burwood East and Bennettswood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burwood East Special Developmental School has 3.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Scholastica's School has 9.6.
How do Burwood East Special Developmental School and St Scholastica's School rank in VIC?
Burwood East Special Developmental School is unranked and St Scholastica's School is 442nd of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.