Coburg Special Developmental School
191 Urquhart Street, Coburg VIC 3058
Coburg Special Developmental School is a government special school in Coburg, VIC with about 76 students. Its ICSEA is 1,028, 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 information indicates Coburg Special Developmental School supports students with moderate to profound intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and sensory or physical impairments, drawing families from across northern and western Melbourne. The school describes a child-centred, transdisciplinary approach built around independence, communication, and relationships, with on-site speech and occupational therapy integrated into daily learning. In 2024 it moved into a new purpose-built campus on Urquhart Street with modern, inclusive learning spaces, and it emphasises close collaboration with families and NDIS therapists in setting individual goals.
Often praised
- new purpose-built campus
- on-site speech and OT therapy
- strong family/therapist collaboration
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian International Academy of Education | Coburg | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.1 km | 1,071 | 2,215 |
| St John's College Preston | Preston | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.1 km | 1,066 | 345 |
| Croxton Special School | Northcote | Public special | 2.7 km | 1,008 | 130 |
| Antonine College | Pascoe Vale South | Catholic k–12 / combined | 3.0 km | 982 | 927 |
| Darul Ulum College of Victoria | Fawkner North | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.0 km | 1,005 | 1,766 |
| Parkville College | Parkville | Public special | 4.7 km | — | — |
| Virtual School Victoria | Thornbury | Public k–12 / combined | 4.9 km | 1,073 | 2,797 |
| East Preston Islamic College | East Preston | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.3 km | 976 | 733 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharra School | Aintree | Public special | 130 | 1,029 |
| Northern School For Autism | Reservoir | Public special | 329 | 1,030 |
| Eastern Ranges School | Ferntree Gully | Public special | 194 | 1,031 |
| Yarrabah School | Aspendale | Public special | 192 | 1,032 |
| Blackburn English Language School | Burwood East | Public special · P-10 | 172 | 1,022 |
| Ascot Vale Heights School | Ascot Vale | Public special | 119 | 1,021 |
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.