Elisabeth Murdoch College vs Frankston Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elisabeth Murdoch College
Langwarrin · Government high school · 7-12
1,572 students · ICSEA 1010
Frankston Special Developmental School
Frankston · Government special · U
124 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Elisabeth Murdoch College Langwarrin VIC | Frankston Special Developmental School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #229 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #795 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,572 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 827 / 745 | 35 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 282 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 236 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 3.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 123.2 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 40.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Langwarrin 3910 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emc.vic.edu.au | www.frankston-sds.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Elisabeth Murdoch College has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frankston Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 12.7).
- •Elisabeth Murdoch College is the larger school with 1,572 students compared with 124.
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 Elisabeth Murdoch College better than Frankston 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 Elisabeth Murdoch College and Frankston Special Developmental School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Langwarrin and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elisabeth Murdoch College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frankston Special Developmental School has 3.5.
How do Elisabeth Murdoch College and Frankston Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Elisabeth Murdoch College is 229th of 348 and Frankston Special Developmental School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.