Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School vs Waratah Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
Ivanhoe · Independent combined · Prep-12
850 students · ICSEA 1181
Waratah Special Developmental School
Bellfield · Government special · U
73 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School Ivanhoe VIC | Waratah Special Developmental School Bellfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #37 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | U |
| Students | 850 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 850 / 0 | 24 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 20.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1181 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 3.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.5 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.9 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ivanhoe 3079 | Bellfield 3081 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au | www.waratahsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waratah Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 9.4).
- •Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 73.
- •Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School is a independent school while Waratah Special Developmental School is a government 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 Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School better than Waratah 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 Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School and Waratah Special Developmental School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ivanhoe and Bellfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waratah Special Developmental School has 3.5.
How do Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School and Waratah Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School is 22nd of 239 and Waratah Special Developmental School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.