Gladstone Park Secondary College vs Jacana School for Autism
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Gladstone Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,309 students · ICSEA 994
Jacana School for Autism
Jacana · Government special · U
228 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Gladstone Park Secondary College Gladstone Park VIC | Jacana School for Autism Jacana VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #919 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,309 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 612 / 697 | 45 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 203 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 217 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.1 | 43.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 64.9 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gladstone Park 3043 | Jacana 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gladstoneparksc.vic.edu.au | www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Jacana School for Autism has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jacana School for Autism has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 12.4).
- •Gladstone Park Secondary College is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 228.
- •Jacana School for Autism has grown faster over five years (2% vs -20%).
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 Gladstone Park Secondary College better than Jacana School for Autism?
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 Gladstone Park Secondary College and Jacana School for Autism?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gladstone Park and Jacana in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone Park Secondary College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jacana School for Autism has 5.1.
How do Gladstone Park Secondary College and Jacana School for Autism rank in VIC?
Gladstone Park Secondary College is 265th of 348 and Jacana School for Autism is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.