Jacana School for Autism vs Meadows Primary 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.
Jacana School for Autism
Jacana · Government special · U
228 students · ICSEA 1005
Meadows Primary School
Broadmeadows · Government primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Jacana School for Autism Jacana VIC | Meadows Primary School Broadmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1244 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4265 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 228 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 183 | 140 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.9 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Jacana 3047 | Broadmeadows 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/ | www.meadowsps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Jacana School for Autism has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jacana School for Autism has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 12.0).
- •Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 228.
- •Jacana School for Autism has grown faster over five years (2% vs -24%).
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 Jacana School for Autism better than Meadows 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 Jacana School for Autism and Meadows Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Jacana and Broadmeadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jacana School for Autism has 5.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meadows Primary School has 12.0.
How do Jacana School for Autism and Meadows Primary School rank in VIC?
Jacana School for Autism is unranked and Meadows Primary School is 1244th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.