Heatherwood is a government co-ed school in Donvale serving students with mild intellectual disability.
Heatherwood is a government co-ed school in Donvale serving students with mild intellectual disability. It combines a structured, strongly pastoral environment with practical life and vocational pathways, including a trade kitchen facility. The school is known for active community sports programs and interschool competition in soccer and hockey. It suits families seeking a supportive setting where students develop independence, life skills, and engagement through both learning support and athletic participation.
Heatherwood School is also known as Heatherwood Donvale.
Heatherwood School is a small government combined school with approximately 214 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.
Heatherwood 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.
Heatherwood School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 83%, which is below the national benchmark.
Heatherwood School is located in Donvale, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 991 (43th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.