Horsham Special School vs Western English Language School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 265 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
Western English Language School
Braybrook · Government special · Prep-10
502 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Horsham Special School Horsham VIC | Western English Language School Braybrook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | Prep-10 |
| Students | 106 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 68 | 230 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 100.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 0% |
| Suburb | Horsham 3402 | Braybrook 3019 |
| Council area | Horsham | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hsds.vic.edu.au/ | www.wels.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Western English Language School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 6.0).
- •Western English Language School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 106.
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 Western English Language 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 Western English Language School?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Braybrook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horsham Special School has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western English Language School has 5.0.
How do Horsham Special School and Western English Language School rank in VIC?
Horsham Special School is unranked and Western English Language School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.