Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School vs Fountain Gate Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 174 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School
Narre Warren · Government special · U
201 students · ICSEA 990
Fountain Gate Secondary College
Narre Warren · Government high school · 7-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School Narre Warren VIC | Fountain Gate Secondary College Narre Warren VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #330 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1262 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 201 | 1,211 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 148 | 579 / 632 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 206 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 110.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.5 | 57.0 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Narre Warren 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dandyvalley.vic.edu.au | www.fountaingatesc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 10.9).
- •Fountain Gate Secondary College is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 201.
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 Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School better than Fountain Gate Secondary College?
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 Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School and Fountain Gate Secondary College?
About 174 m in a straight line, between Narre Warren and Narre Warren in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School has 5.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fountain Gate Secondary College has 10.9.
How do Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School and Fountain Gate Secondary College rank in VIC?
Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School is unranked and Fountain Gate Secondary College is 330th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.