Eastern Ranges School vs Northern School For Autism
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 30 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Ranges School
Ferntree Gully · Government special · U
200 students · ICSEA 1031
Northern School For Autism
Reservoir · Government special · U
525 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Eastern Ranges School Ferntree Gully VIC | Northern School For Autism Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 200 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 153 | 105 / 420 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 101.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.9 | 158.1 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ferntree Gully 3156 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Knox | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.easternrangesschool.vic.edu.au | www.northernautism.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Eastern Ranges School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastern Ranges School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 5.1).
- •Northern School For Autism is the larger school with 525 students compared with 200.
- •Northern School For Autism has grown faster over five years (35% vs 5%).
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 Eastern Ranges School better than Northern School For Autism?
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 Eastern Ranges School and Northern School For Autism?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Ferntree Gully and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastern Ranges School has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern School For Autism has 5.1.
How do Eastern Ranges School and Northern School For Autism rank in VIC?
Eastern Ranges School is unranked and Northern School For Autism is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.