Horsham Special School vs St Michael and John's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 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 Michael and John's Primary School
Horsham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
311 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Horsham Special School Horsham VIC | St Michael and John's Primary School Horsham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #662 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1954 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 106 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 68 | 153 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 3% |
| Suburb | Horsham 3402 | Horsham 3400 |
| Council area | Horsham | Horsham |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hsds.vic.edu.au/ | www.smjhorsham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael and John's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horsham Special School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 16.6).
- •St Michael and John's Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 106.
- •Horsham Special School is a government school while St Michael and John's Primary School 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 Michael and John's Primary 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 Horsham Special School and St Michael and John's Primary School?
About 1.7 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 Michael and John's Primary School has 16.6.
How do Horsham Special School and St Michael and John's Primary School rank in VIC?
Horsham Special School is unranked and St Michael and John's Primary School is 662nd of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.