Niddrie Autistic School
Cnr Garnet And Teague Street, Niddrie VIC 3042
Niddrie Autistic School is a government special school in Niddrie, VIC with about 164 students. Its ICSEA is 1,038, 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 online sources describe Niddrie Autistic School as a government special school in Melbourne's west catering specifically to students on the autism spectrum, formerly known as Western Autistic School's Niddrie campus. Reports note on-site speech pathology and occupational therapy, NDIS navigator support, and a program built around functional skills, music, cooking, and community outings. A notably low student-to-teacher ratio is highlighted, alongside a new campus expansion adding further year levels from 2026.
Often praised
- low student-to-teacher ratio
- on-site speech and occupational therapy
- tight-knit, individualised community
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School | Keilor East | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.0 km | 1,173 | 2,913 |
| Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School | Essendon | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.0 km | 1,161 | 859 |
| Rosamond Special School | Braybrook | Public special | 4.8 km | 1,012 | 145 |
| Antonine College | Pascoe Vale South | Catholic k–12 / combined | 4.9 km | 982 | 927 |
| Ascot Vale Heights School | Ascot Vale | Public special | 5.4 km | 1,021 | 119 |
| Furlong Park School For Deaf Children | Sunshine North | Public special | 5.6 km | 1,043 | 50 |
| Glenroy Specialist School | Glenroy | Public special | 5.8 km | 987 | 169 |
| Western English Language School | Braybrook | Public special | 6.0 km | 903 | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora School | Blackburn South | Public special | 236 | 1,038 |
| Jennings Street School | Laverton | Public special | 120 | 1,037 |
| Glenallen School | Glen Waverley | Public special | 159 | 1,041 |
| Western Autistic School | Laverton | Public special | 312 | 1,042 |
| Furlong Park School For Deaf Children | Sunshine North | Public special | 50 | 1,043 |
| Yarrabah School | Aspendale | Public special | 192 | 1,032 |
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.