Burwood East Special Developmental School
18 Manooka Street, Burwood East VIC 3151
Burwood East Special Developmental School is a government special school in Burwood East, VIC with about 76 students. Its ICSEA is 1,073, 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
Public info shows Burwood East Special Developmental School as a government special school in Burwood East, VIC, serving students with intellectual disabilities from early education through primary and secondary years. Its stated approach, "Promoting Independence through Active Learning," is backed by curriculum enrichment and specialist programs, on-site therapy services, and family support resources. The school highlights community partnerships, an active school council, and an inclusive, culturally respectful ethos. Recent capital works added new learning buildings with outdoor learning areas and activity spaces.
Often praised
- independence-focused specialist programs
- on-site therapy and family support
- inclusive, community-oriented ethos
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn English Language School | Burwood East | Public special | 1.2 km | 1,022 | 172 |
| Aurora School | Blackburn South | Public special | 2.0 km | 1,038 | 236 |
| Huntingtower School | Mt Waverley | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 1,201 | 785 |
| Mount Scopus Memorial College | Burwood | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.4 km | 1,159 | 1,170 |
| Emmaus College | Vermont South | Catholic k–12 / combined | 3.0 km | 1,086 | 1,479 |
| Ashwood School | Ashwood | Public special | 3.1 km | 1,058 | 133 |
| Frank Dando Sports Academy | Ashwood | Independent special | 3.1 km | 1,023 | 36 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College | Burwood | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.2 km | 1,207 | 1,530 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulleen Heights School | Bulleen | Public special | 291 | 1,071 |
| Monash Special Developmental School | Wheelers Hill | Public special | 173 | 1,067 |
| Port Phillip Specialist School | Port Melbourne | Public special | 98 | 1,082 |
| Ashwood School | Ashwood | Public special | 133 | 1,058 |
| Hampton East School | Hampton East | Public special | 94 | 1,058 |
| Bayside Special Developmental School | Moorabbin | Public special | 51 | 1,090 |
About this data
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