Jacana School for Autism is a specialist government school in Jacana that supports students on the autism spectrum.
Jacana School for Autism is a specialist government school in Jacana that supports students on the autism spectrum. The school offers VCAL and VET pathways suited to different learning needs, backed by a multi-tiered support system and a dedicated wellbeing team. A strong pastoral culture underpins school life, along with a school-wide positive behaviour framework. The school is known for its Canine Comprehension program and operates from the Yaluk building.
Jacana School for Autism is also known as Jacana for Autism.
Jacana School for Autism is a small government combined school with approximately 228 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.
Jacana School for Autism 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.
Jacana School for Autism has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 60% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 83%, which is below the national benchmark.
Jacana School for Autism is located in Jacana, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1005 (49th 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.