Small government developmental school in Moorabbin, VIC, serving 48 students (U year level) with intensive support.
Bayside Special Developmental School is also known as BSDS and BSDS Moorabbin.
Bayside Special Developmental School is a very small government combined school with approximately 48 students. It offers education for years U. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Bayside Special Developmental School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Bayside Special Developmental School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 2.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 80%, which is below the national benchmark.
Bayside Special Developmental School is located in Moorabbin, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1090 (82th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.