Glengala Primary School vs Sunshine Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 691 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glengala Primary School
Sunshine West · Government primary · Prep-6
141 students · ICSEA 921
Sunshine Special Developmental School
Sunshine · Government special · U
193 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Glengala Primary School Sunshine West VIC | Sunshine Special Developmental School Sunshine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1271 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4465 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 141 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 75 | 58 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 41.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 69.6 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sunshine West 3020 | Sunshine 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glengala.vic.edu.au/ | www.ssds.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunshine Special Developmental School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunshine Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 10.8).
- •Sunshine Special Developmental School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 141.
- •Sunshine Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -29%).
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 Glengala Primary School better than Sunshine 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 Glengala Primary School and Sunshine Special Developmental School?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Sunshine West and Sunshine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glengala Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine Special Developmental School has 4.7.
How do Glengala Primary School and Sunshine Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Glengala Primary School is 1271st of 1,290 and Sunshine Special Developmental School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.