Coburg Special Developmental School vs Dharra School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 28 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coburg Special Developmental School
Coburg · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 1028
Dharra School
Aintree · Government special · U
111 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Coburg Special Developmental School Coburg VIC | Dharra School Aintree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 67 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 51 | 25 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 36.8 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Aintree 3336 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coburgsds.vic.edu.au/ | dharraschool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dharra School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dharra School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 67.
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 Coburg Special Developmental School better than Dharra 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 Coburg Special Developmental School and Dharra School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Coburg and Aintree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coburg Special Developmental School has 3.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dharra School has 4.0.
How do Coburg Special Developmental School and Dharra School rank in VIC?
Coburg Special Developmental School is unranked and Dharra School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.