Jacana School for Autism
Jacana School for Autism is a government combined school in Jacana, VIC offering U. With an ICSEA score of 1005, it sits in the 49th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 228 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 60% have a language background other than English.
Jacana VIC 3047. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Jacana School for Autism compares
By ICSEA, Jacana School for Autism ranks 213th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Penola Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Jacana School for Autism scores 1005, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Jacana
Jacana School for Autism is located in Jacana, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,387/wk and median rent of $335/wk. Population: 2,187.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Jacana suburb profileSchools near Jacana School for Autism
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Jacana School for Autism | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penola Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Broadmeadows | 0.5 km | 1000 | 5 lower | 1,373 |
| Broadmeadows Special Developmental SchoolGovernment Combined · Broadmeadows | 0.7 km | 970 | 35 lower | 361 |
| Broadmeadows Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broadmeadows | 0.8 km | 912 | 93 lower | 210 |
| Hume Central Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Broadmeadows | 0.8 km | 900 | 105 lower | 1,093 |
| St Dominic's SchoolCatholic Primary · Broadmeadows | 0.9 km | 958 | 47 lower | 226 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jacana School for Autism a government school?
Yes, Jacana School for Autism is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Jacana School for Autism offer?
Jacana School for Autism offers U.
What is Jacana School for Autism's ICSEA score?
Jacana School for Autism has an ICSEA score of 1005, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Jacana School for Autism?
Jacana School for Autism has 228 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
What schools are near Jacana School for Autism?
The nearest schools to Jacana School for Autism are Penola Catholic College (0.5 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball Broadmeadows (0.7 km), Broadmeadows Special Developmental School (0.7 km).
Where is Jacana School for Autism located?
Jacana School for Autism is located in Jacana, VIC 3047. Visit the school website at http://www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/.