Jacana School for Autism vs School of the Good Shepherd
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 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
School of the Good Shepherd
Gladstone Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Jacana School for Autism Jacana VIC | School of the Good Shepherd Gladstone Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #428 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1078 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 228 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 183 | 201 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.9 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Jacana 3047 | Gladstone Park 3043 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/ | www.soggladstonepark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •School of the Good Shepherd has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jacana School for Autism has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 12.5).
- •School of the Good Shepherd is the larger school with 374 students compared with 228.
- •Jacana School for Autism is a government school while School of the Good Shepherd 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 Jacana School for Autism better than School of the Good Shepherd?
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 School of the Good Shepherd?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Jacana and Gladstone Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jacana School for Autism has 5.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and School of the Good Shepherd has 12.5.
How do Jacana School for Autism and School of the Good Shepherd rank in VIC?
Jacana School for Autism is unranked and School of the Good Shepherd is 428th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.