Mansfield Autism Statewide Services vs Mansfield Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 318 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mansfield Autism Statewide Services
Mansfield · Independent special · U
26 students · ICSEA 1018
Mansfield Secondary College
Mansfield · Government high school · 7-12
481 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Mansfield Autism Statewide Services Mansfield VIC | Mansfield Secondary College Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #186 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #622 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 26 | 481 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 20 | 214 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 62 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 45.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 3722 | Mansfield 3724 |
| Council area | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.autismmansfield.org.au | mansfieldsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mansfield Autism Statewide Services has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mansfield Secondary College is the larger school with 481 students compared with 26.
- •Mansfield Secondary College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -16%).
- •Mansfield Autism Statewide Services is a independent school while Mansfield Secondary College 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 Mansfield Autism Statewide Services better than Mansfield Secondary College?
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 Mansfield Autism Statewide Services and Mansfield Secondary College?
About 318 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Mansfield Autism Statewide Services and Mansfield Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mansfield Autism Statewide Services is unranked and Mansfield Secondary College is 186th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.