12 schools most similar to Ballarat Specialist School in VIC, based on socio-educational profile, enrolment size, sector, and school type.
Similarity is calculated using ICSEA score (weighted ×3), enrolment size (×2), sector match (×2), and school type (×1.5). Higher match % means a more comparable school.
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Melton Specialist School
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951 ICSEA
6.1:1 ratio
98%
Emerson School
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371 students
953 ICSEA
5.9:1 ratio
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Nelson Park School
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Springvale Park Special Developmental School
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200 students
961 ICSEA
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Naranga School
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Peninsula College
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957 ICSEA
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Bendigo Special Developmental School
Government Special Kangaroo Flat, VIC
167 students
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4.1:1 ratio
89%
Warragul & District Specialist School
Government Special Warragul, VIC
128 students
963 ICSEA
4.1:1 ratio
87%
Sale and District Specialist School
Government Special Sale, VIC
101 students
937 ICSEA
5.1:1 ratio
85%
South Gippsland Specialist School
Government Special Leongatha, VIC
67 students
952 ICSEA
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82%
Cobram Secondary College
Government Secondary Cobram, VIC
457 students
952 ICSEA
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81%
Newcomb Secondary College
Government Secondary Newcomb, VIC
515 students
950 ICSEA
10.3:1 ratio
Similarity calculated from ACARA School Profile (2025) data.
ICSEA 950 951
Enrolments 453 406
Sector Government Government
Type Special Special
Year Range U U
Student:Teacher 6.3:1 6.1:1
Location Lake Gardens, VIC Melton, VIC
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