Barwon Valley School
76 - 94 Laura Avenue, Belmont VIC 3216
Barwon Valley School is a government special school in Belmont, VIC with about 167 students. Its ICSEA is 1,004, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Publicly available information describes Barwon Valley School as a government special developmental school in Belmont, Geelong, catering to students with moderate to profound disabilities from Foundation through to senior years. The school's own materials highlight literacy and numeracy programs, an arts curriculum, and strong allied health support from physiotherapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists. Facilities include a therapy centre with gym and sensory room, an Aquatic Learning Centre with hydrotherapy pool, an art studio, food technology kitchen, and sensory outdoor play spaces. The school emphasises partnership with parents and carers and a values-based, inclusive community culture.
Often praised
- Aquatic Learning Centre and hydrotherapy pool
- Allied health and therapy support on-site
- Parent and carer partnership focus
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong English Language School (interim name) | Belmont | Public special | 1.3 km | 884 | 95 |
| Christian College Geelong | Highton | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.5 km | 1,098 | 1,908 |
| The Geelong College | Newtown | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.1 km | 1,156 | 1,573 |
| MacKillop Specialist School | Whittington | Catholic special | 5.2 km | 993 | 196 |
| Geelong Lutheran College | Armstrong Creek | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.8 km | 1,101 | 1,317 |
| Hamlyn Views School | Hamlyn Heights | Public special | 6.0 km | 998 | 157 |
| Nelson Park School | Bell Park | Public special | 7.2 km | 938 | 341 |
| Kardinia International College | Bell Post Hill | Independent k–12 / combined | 7.6 km | 1,155 | 1,925 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacana School for Autism | Jacana | Public special | 228 | 1,005 |
| Merriang Special Developmental School | Lalor | Public special | 129 | 1,006 |
| Nepean Special School | Seaford | Public special | 141 | 1,006 |
| Yarraville Special Developmental School | Yarraville | Public special | 104 | 1,006 |
| Concord School | Bundoora | Public special | 403 | 1,007 |
| Croxton Special School | Northcote | Public special | 130 | 1,008 |
About this data
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