Mornington Special Developmental School vs Padua College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mornington Special Developmental School
Mornington · Government special · U
24 students · ICSEA 920
Padua College
Mornington · Catholic high school · 7-12
2,534 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Mornington Special Developmental School Mornington VIC | Padua College Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #155 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #502 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 24 | 2,534 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 17 | 1,260 / 1,274 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 493 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 332 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 2.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 189.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 144.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.morningtonsds.vic.edu.au/ | padua.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Padua College has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mornington Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (2.6 vs 13.4).
- •Padua College is the larger school with 2,534 students compared with 24.
- •Padua College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -20%).
- •Mornington Special Developmental School is a government school while Padua College 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 Mornington Special Developmental School better than Padua 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 Mornington Special Developmental School and Padua College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Mornington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mornington Special Developmental School has 2.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Padua College has 13.4.
How do Mornington Special Developmental School and Padua College rank in VIC?
Mornington Special Developmental School is unranked and Padua College is 155th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.