Frank Dando Sports Academy vs Salesian College Chadstone
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
Salesian College Chadstone
Chadstone · Catholic high school · 7-12
982 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Frank Dando Sports Academy Ashwood VIC | Salesian College Chadstone Chadstone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #56 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #127 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 6-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 36 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 36 | 0 / 982 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 163 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 89.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 46.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ashwood 3147 | Chadstone 3148 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fdsa.vic.edu.au/ | www.salesian.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Salesian College Chadstone has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frank Dando Sports Academy has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 11.0).
- •Salesian College Chadstone is the larger school with 982 students compared with 36.
- •Frank Dando Sports Academy has grown faster over five years (33% vs -13%).
- •Frank Dando Sports Academy is a independent school while Salesian College Chadstone is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Salesian College Chadstone?
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 Salesian College Chadstone?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ashwood and Chadstone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frank Dando Sports Academy has 7.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salesian College Chadstone has 11.0.
How do Frank Dando Sports Academy and Salesian College Chadstone rank in VIC?
Frank Dando Sports Academy is unranked and Salesian College Chadstone is 56th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.