Croydon Special Developmental School vs Sunshine Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 41 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon Special Developmental School
Croydon South · Government special · U
106 students · ICSEA 976
Sunshine Special Developmental School
Sunshine · Government special · U
193 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Croydon Special Developmental School Croydon South VIC | Sunshine Special Developmental School Sunshine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 106 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 73 | 58 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 41.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 69.6 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Croydon South 3136 | Sunshine 3020 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.croydonsds.vic.edu.au | www.ssds.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunshine Special Developmental School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 106.
- •Sunshine Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -10%).
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 Croydon Special Developmental School better than Sunshine 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 Croydon Special Developmental School and Sunshine Special Developmental School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Croydon South and Sunshine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Special Developmental School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine Special Developmental School has 4.7.
How do Croydon Special Developmental School and Sunshine Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Croydon Special Developmental School is unranked and Sunshine Special Developmental School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.