Broadmeadows Special Developmental School
29 - 35 Dimboola Rd, Broadmeadows VIC 3047
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is a government special school in Broadmeadows, VIC with about 367 students.
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available information, Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is a government school in Broadmeadows, Victoria, supporting primary and secondary students with moderate to profound intellectual disability, sensory and physical impairments, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Across its two campuses, the school offers specialist programs in physical education, visual arts, performing arts, swimming and food technology, alongside on-site occupational therapy, speech pathology and physiotherapy, plus initiatives like equine therapy (RDA) and Learn to Play. It describes itself as a strengths-based community under the motto "Embrace your ability."
Often praised
- on-site allied health therapies
- small class ratios
- strengths-based, individualised programs
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacana School for Autism | Jacana | Public special | 0.7 km | 1,005 | 228 |
| My College | Dallas | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.1 km | 1,005 | 325 |
| Hume Valley School | Broadmeadows | Public special | 1.5 km | 934 | 372 |
| Sirius College | Broadmeadows | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.9 km | 1,088 | 3,284 |
| Ilim College | Broadmeadows | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.0 km | 1,024 | 2,868 |
| Glenroy Specialist School | Glenroy | Public special | 2.0 km | 987 | 169 |
| Glenroy Private | Glenroy | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 992 | 632 |
| St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College | Coolaroo | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.2 km | 997 | 1,078 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.