Nepean School vs Yarraville Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 40 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nepean School
Seaford · Government special · U
141 students · ICSEA 1006
Yarraville Special Developmental School
Yarraville · Government special · U
100 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Nepean School Seaford VIC | Yarraville Special Developmental School Yarraville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 141 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 84 | 27 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +64% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 77.1 | 26.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Seaford 3198 | Yarraville 3013 |
| Council area | Frankston | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nepean.vic.edu.au | www.yarravillesds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nepean School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 100.
- •Yarraville Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (64% vs 3%).
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 Nepean School better than Yarraville 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 Nepean School and Yarraville Special Developmental School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Yarraville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nepean School has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarraville Special Developmental School has 4.3.
How do Nepean School and Yarraville Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Nepean School is unranked and Yarraville Special Developmental School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.