Coburg Special Developmental School vs Islamic College of Sport
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 871 m 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
Islamic College of Sport
Coburg · Independent high school · 11-12
72 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Coburg Special Developmental School Coburg VIC | Islamic College of Sport Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 11-12 |
| Students | 67 | 72 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 51 | 8 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 26 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 3.8 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coburgsds.vic.edu.au/ | islamiccollegeofsport.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coburg Special Developmental School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coburg Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 12.0).
- •Islamic College of Sport is the larger school with 72 students compared with 67.
- •Coburg Special Developmental School is a government school while Islamic College of Sport 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 Coburg Special Developmental School better than Islamic College of Sport?
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 Islamic College of Sport?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Coburg and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coburg Special Developmental School has 3.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Islamic College of Sport has 12.0.
How do Coburg Special Developmental School and Islamic College of Sport rank in VIC?
Coburg Special Developmental School is unranked and Islamic College of Sport is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.