Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment vs Northern School For Autism
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment
Reservoir · Independent primary · Prep-6
53 students · ICSEA 1032
Northern School For Autism
Reservoir · Government special · U
525 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment Reservoir VIC | Northern School For Autism Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 53 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 31 | 105 / 420 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 101.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 158.1 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 3% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maharishischool.vic.edu.au | www.northernautism.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern School For Autism has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 9.1).
- •Northern School For Autism is the larger school with 525 students compared with 53.
- •Northern School For Autism has grown faster over five years (35% vs -20%).
- •Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment is a independent school while Northern School For Autism 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 Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment better than Northern School For Autism?
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 Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment and Northern School For Autism?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Reservoir and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern School For Autism has 5.1.
How do Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment and Northern School For Autism rank in VIC?
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment is unranked and Northern School For Autism is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.