Frankston Special Developmental School vs McClelland Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frankston Special Developmental School
Frankston · Government special · U
124 students · ICSEA 969
McClelland Secondary College
Frankston · Government high school · 7-12
1,089 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Frankston Special Developmental School Frankston VIC | McClelland Secondary College Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #245 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #851 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 124 | 1,089 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 89 | 508 / 581 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 222 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 3.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 89.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 48.9 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frankston-sds.vic.edu.au | www.mcclellandcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McClelland Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frankston Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 12.1).
- •McClelland Secondary College is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 124.
- •McClelland Secondary College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -8%).
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 Frankston Special Developmental School better than McClelland Secondary College?
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 Frankston Special Developmental School and McClelland Secondary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frankston Special Developmental School has 3.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McClelland Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Frankston Special Developmental School and McClelland Secondary College rank in VIC?
Frankston Special Developmental School is unranked and McClelland Secondary College is 245th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.