Minaret College vs Springvale Park Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Minaret College
Springvale · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,929 students · ICSEA 998
Springvale Park Special Developmental School
Springvale · Government special · U
200 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Minaret College Springvale VIC | Springvale Park Special Developmental School Springvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | U |
| Students | 2,929 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 1,574 / 1,355 | 64 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 236 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 227 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 285.8 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 53.6 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Springvale 3171 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.minaret.vic.edu.au | www.springvaleparksds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Minaret College has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springvale Park Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 10.2).
- •Minaret College is the larger school with 2,929 students compared with 200.
- •Minaret College has grown faster over five years (44% vs -11%).
- •Minaret College is a independent school while Springvale Park Special Developmental School 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 Minaret College better than Springvale Park Special Developmental 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 Minaret College and Springvale Park Special Developmental School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Springvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Minaret College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springvale Park Special Developmental School has 4.3.
How do Minaret College and Springvale Park Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Minaret College is 149th of 239 and Springvale Park Special Developmental School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.