Port Phillip Specialist School
Cnr Nott & Pool Streets, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Port Phillip Specialist School is a government special school in Port Melbourne, VIC with about 98 students. Its ICSEA is 1,082, 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 Port Phillip Specialist School in Port Melbourne is a government special school supporting students with disabilities from early childhood through to age 18, with a low student-to-teacher ratio. It runs a curriculum called "The Learning Journey," backed by on-site specialists and therapists, alongside varied enrichment activities such as Taiko drumming, sailing through the Winds of Joy program, basketball skills sessions with SEDA, camping trips, and arts festivals. The school highlights strong cultural inclusivity, including Harmony Day celebrations and acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Often praised
- individualised therapy-supported curriculum
- diverse enrichment programs
- low student-to-teacher ratio
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montague Continuing Education Centre | South Melbourne | Public special | 1.0 km | 983 | 16 |
| Hester Hornbrook Academy | Melbourne | Independent special | 2.6 km | 943 | 701 |
| Melbourne Grammar School | Melbourne | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.1 km | 1,177 | 1,905 |
| River Nile School | North Melbourne | Independent special | 3.7 km | 820 | 121 |
| Wesley College | Melbourne | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.8 km | 1,172 | 3,181 |
| Melbourne Girls Grammar | South Yarra | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.8 km | 1,181 | 1,046 |
| Victorian College For The Deaf | Melbourne | Public special | 3.8 km | 978 | 72 |
| Saints College | North Melbourne | Catholic special | 3.8 km | 935 | 1,524 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Special Developmental School | Moorabbin | Public special | 51 | 1,090 |
| Burwood East Special Developmental School | Burwood East | Public special | 76 | 1,073 |
| Bulleen Heights School | Bulleen | Public special | 291 | 1,071 |
| Belmore School | Balwyn | Public special | 42 | 1,096 |
| Monash Special Developmental School | Wheelers Hill | Public special | 173 | 1,067 |
| Ashwood School | Ashwood | Public special | 133 | 1,058 |
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.