Horsham Special School vs St Brigid's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Horsham Special School
Horsham · Government special · U
106 students · ICSEA 903
St Brigid's College
Horsham · Catholic high school · 7-12
227 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Horsham Special School Horsham VIC | St Brigid's College Horsham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #194 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #660 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 106 | 227 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 68 | 109 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 40 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 26 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 4% |
| Suburb | Horsham 3402 | Horsham 3400 |
| Council area | Horsham | Horsham |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hsds.vic.edu.au/ | www.stbc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's College has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horsham Special School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 10.2).
- •St Brigid's College is the larger school with 227 students compared with 106.
- •Horsham Special School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -14%).
- •Horsham Special School is a government school while St Brigid's College 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 Horsham Special School better than St Brigid's 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 Horsham Special School and St Brigid's College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horsham Special School has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's College has 10.2.
How do Horsham Special School and St Brigid's College rank in VIC?
Horsham Special School is unranked and St Brigid's College is 194th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.