Springvale Park Special Developmental School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 554 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Springvale Park Special Developmental School
Springvale · Government special · U
200 students · ICSEA 961
St Joseph's School
Springvale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Springvale Park Special Developmental School Springvale VIC | St Joseph's School Springvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #933 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2895 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 200 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 136 | 259 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.6 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.6 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Springvale 3171 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.springvaleparksds.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjspringvale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springvale Park Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 14.9).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 200.
- •Springvale Park Special Developmental School is a government school while St Joseph's School 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 Springvale Park Special Developmental School better than St Joseph's 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 Springvale Park Special Developmental School and St Joseph's School?
About 554 m in a straight line, between Springvale and Springvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Springvale Park Special Developmental School has 4.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.9.
How do Springvale Park Special Developmental School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Springvale Park Special Developmental School is unranked and St Joseph's School is 933rd of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.