Croxton Special School
159-165 Beaconsfield Parade, Northcote VIC 3070
Croxton Special School is a government special school in Northcote, VIC with about 130 students across all campuses. Its ICSEA is 1,008, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Enrolments and staff cover all campuses of this school. Terms
About this school, from public sources
Public information describes Croxton (formerly Croxton Special School) as a government specialist school in Northcote serving students from Foundation through senior secondary across a multi-campus model. Its curriculum covers English, numeracy and digital technologies alongside a Respectful Relationships program, with specialised offerings in performing arts, physical education, horticulture, and a Transition Learning Centre for secondary students. The school runs a small student-to-teacher ratio and completed a purpose-built administration and learning centre in 2019 with dedicated food technology, performing arts and physical therapy spaces.
Often praised
- low student-to-teacher ratio
- modern purpose-built learning facilities
- broad specialist and transition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's College Preston | Preston | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.3 km | 1,066 | 345 |
| Coburg Special Developmental School | Coburg | Public special | 2.7 km | 1,028 | 76 |
| Virtual School Victoria | Thornbury | Public k–12 / combined | 3.4 km | 1,073 | 2,797 |
| Australian International Academy of Education | Coburg | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.6 km | 1,071 | 2,215 |
| Parkville College | Parkville | Public special | 3.8 km | — | — |
| Collingwood CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Collingwood | Public k–12 / combined | 4.3 km | 1,022 | 610 |
| Alphington Grammar School | Alphington | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.7 km | 1,150 | 679 |
| Antonine College | Pascoe Vale South | Catholic k–12 / combined | 4.7 km | 982 | 927 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord School | Bundoora | Public special | 403 | 1,007 |
| Diamond Valley Special Developmental School | Greensborough | Public special | 127 | 1,010 |
| 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 |
| Jacana School for Autism | Jacana | Public special | 228 | 1,005 |
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.