Frank Dando Sports Academy vs Mansfield Autism Statewide Services
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 124 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Dando Sports Academy
Ashwood · Independent special · 6-10
36 students · ICSEA 1023
Mansfield Autism Statewide Services
Mansfield · Independent special · U
26 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Frank Dando Sports Academy Ashwood 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 | 6-10 | U |
| Students | 36 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 36 | 6 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ashwood 3147 | Mansfield 3722 |
| Council area | Monash | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.fdsa.vic.edu.au/ | www.autismmansfield.org.au |
The verdict
- •Frank Dando Sports Academy has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frank Dando Sports Academy is the larger school with 36 students compared with 26.
- •Frank Dando Sports Academy has grown faster over five years (33% 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 Frank Dando Sports Academy 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 Frank Dando Sports Academy and Mansfield Autism Statewide Services?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Ashwood and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Frank Dando Sports Academy and Mansfield Autism Statewide Services rank in VIC?
Frank Dando Sports Academy is unranked and Mansfield Autism Statewide Services is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.