Nganboo Borron School vs Waratah Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 42 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nganboo Borron School
Werribee · Government special · U
115 students · ICSEA 965
Waratah Special Developmental School
Bellfield · Government special · U
73 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Nganboo Borron School Werribee VIC | Waratah Special Developmental School Bellfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 115 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 90 | 24 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Bellfield 3081 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nganbooborronschool.vic.edu.au/ | www.waratahsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Waratah Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 4.4).
- •Nganboo Borron School is the larger school with 115 students compared with 73.
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 Nganboo Borron School better than Waratah 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 Nganboo Borron School and Waratah Special Developmental School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Bellfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nganboo Borron School has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waratah Special Developmental School has 3.5.
How do Nganboo Borron School and Waratah Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Nganboo Borron School is unranked and Waratah Special Developmental School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.