Jacana School for Autism vs Nepean School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 52 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
Nepean School
Seaford · Government special · U
141 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Jacana School for Autism Jacana VIC | Nepean School Seaford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 228 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 183 | 57 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.9 | 77.1 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Jacana 3047 | Seaford 3198 |
| Council area | Hume | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/ | www.nepean.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nepean School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nepean School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 5.1).
- •Jacana School for Autism is the larger school with 228 students compared with 141.
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 Nepean 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 Nepean School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Jacana and Seaford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jacana School for Autism has 5.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nepean School has 4.4.
How do Jacana School for Autism and Nepean School rank in VIC?
Jacana School for Autism is unranked and Nepean School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.