Cheshire School vs Monash Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 900 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheshire School
Glen Waverley · Independent special · 1-6
22 students · ICSEA 1052
Monash Special Developmental School
Wheelers Hill · Government special · U
202 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Cheshire School Glen Waverley VIC | Monash Special Developmental School Wheelers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 1-6 | U |
| Students | 22 | 202 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 19 | 43 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 37.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Wheelers Hill 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bestchance.org.au/cheshire-school/ | www.monashsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Monash Special Developmental School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cheshire School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 5.2).
- •Monash Special Developmental School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 22.
- •Monash Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -4%).
- •Cheshire School is a independent school while Monash Special Developmental School is a government 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 Cheshire School better than Monash Special Developmental 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 Cheshire School and Monash Special Developmental School?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Wheelers Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheshire School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monash Special Developmental School has 5.2.
How do Cheshire School and Monash Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Cheshire School is unranked and Monash Special Developmental School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.