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Government School

Sunshine Special Developmental School

Special school in Sunshine, VIC

193
Students (2025)
976
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
5:1
Student:Teacher
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About Sunshine Special Developmental School

Sunshine Special Developmental School is a government special school located in Sunshine, Melbourne. As a VIC public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from U.

With 193 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 976 (36th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Special (U)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 193 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 44 (41.2 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 83 (69.6 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 976 (36th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 2%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 135 (70%)
Girls: 58 (30%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 75%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 25%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
46%
25%
17%
11%
Bottom 46% Lower 25% Upper 17% Top 11%