Latrobe Special Developmental School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Latrobe Special Developmental School
Traralgon · Government special · U
84 students · ICSEA 928
St Michael's School
Traralgon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
456 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Latrobe Special Developmental School Traralgon VIC | St Michael's School Traralgon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #552 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1553 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 84 | 456 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 55 | 234 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Traralgon 3844 | Traralgon 3844 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.latrobesds.vic.edu.au/ | www.stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Latrobe Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 15.8).
- •St Michael's School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 84.
- •Latrobe Special Developmental School is a government school while St Michael's School 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 Latrobe Special Developmental School better than St Michael's 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 Latrobe Special Developmental School and St Michael's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Traralgon and Traralgon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Latrobe Special Developmental School has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's School has 15.8.
How do Latrobe Special Developmental School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
Latrobe Special Developmental School is unranked and St Michael's School is 552nd of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.