EdSpace vs Mansfield Autism Statewide Services
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 58 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
EdSpace
Benalla · Independent special · U
23 students · ICSEA 1043
Mansfield Autism Statewide Services
Mansfield · Independent special · U
26 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | EdSpace Benalla VIC | Mansfield Autism Statewide Services Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 23 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 12 | 6 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 0% |
| Suburb | Benalla 3672 | Mansfield 3722 |
| Council area | Benalla | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.capabilitybuilding.org.au | www.autismmansfield.org.au |
The verdict
- •EdSpace has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mansfield Autism Statewide Services is the larger school with 26 students compared with 23.
- •EdSpace has grown faster over five years (0% vs -16%).
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 EdSpace better than Mansfield Autism Statewide Services?
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 EdSpace and Mansfield Autism Statewide Services?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Benalla and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do EdSpace and Mansfield Autism Statewide Services rank in VIC?
EdSpace is unranked and Mansfield Autism Statewide Services is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.